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An image of DT's Blue Ridge Java being boarded up after flood damages with hopeful messages such as DT's Strong, Coming Back!, and God Bless Spruce Pine painted on it.

Spruce Pine Coffee Shop Devastated by Hurricane Helene Damage, Owners Seek Community Support

By: Lauren Ramsey โ€“ Wise News Network DT's Blue Ridge Java after the flooding from the North...
The destruction caused at Riverside Park by Hurricane Helene.

FEMA and Local Volunteers Unite for Mitchell County Recovery Efforts

By: Lauren Ramsey โ€“ Wise News Network Bakersville, NC (WNN)- In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation,...
A shot of the whole Tractor, Food, and Farm building and pantry.

Food Hub Responds to Hurricane Helene’s Impact in Western North Carolina

By: Lauren Ramsey โ€“ Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene,...
A drone still over Locust Street in Spruce Pine showing the North Toe River, and the efforts made to remove mud from Locust Street after the flooding.

Mayor of Spruce Pine NC Shares Details on Town’s Challenges After Hurricane Helene

By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Spruce...
A picture of the North Toe River Flood in Spruce Pine during Hurricane Helene. Locust Street is fully submerged.

Western NC Hurricane Cleanup: Pack Mules, Horses and ATVs in Spruce Pine NCย 

By: Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN) - Three weary travelers covered in...
A photo of a down tree on a house in Cherryville NC.

Residents With Helene Damage Encouraged To Start The FEMA Registration Process

By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN)โ€”Gaston County Emergency Management and Fire Services issued a...
A photo of the damages to Locust street in Spruce Pine shortly after the flooding from Hurricane Helene.

Cherryville Native Survives In Swannanoa NC: WNN Surveys NC Mountain Damages

By: Rusty Wise - Wise News Network Swannanoa, NC (WNN)โ€”The Wise News Network Team went to the...
a City of CHerryville Work Truck clearing downed trees.

The City Of Cherryville Gets Power: Others Still Waiting

By: Rusty Wise - Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)โ€”Cherryville gets power, as most of the City...
Rainfall estimates for the greater NC and SC area.

NC Issues State Of Emergency Ahead Of Hurricane Helene

By: Rusty Wise - Wise New Network Raleigh, NC (WNN)โ€”North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper declared a State...
A poster on Space debris that fell on September 30th, 2024.

Possible Meteor Streaks Across Western NC Sky

By: Wise News Network Staff NASA has disclosed that fragments of a possible meteor may have landed...