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The Virginia Creeper Trail Trestle 18 before Helene.

The Virginia Creeper Trail Suffers Damage After Hurricane Helene

10/26/2024
By Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Damascus, VA (WNN) - Damascus, Virginia, is a small town...
Appalachia / Breaking News / News Articles / People / Recreation / Weather
A photo of the damages to Spruce Pine's Locust Street on October 3rd.

North Toe River Flooding Leaves Downtown Spruce Pine Struggling to Recover

10/25/2024
By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene struck...
Appalachia / Breaking News / Government / News Articles / People / Weather
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

10/24/2024
By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network DT's Blue Ridge Java after the flooding from the North...
Appalachia / Breaking News / News Articles / People / Weather
The destruction caused at Riverside Park by Hurricane Helene.

FEMA and Local Volunteers Unite for Mitchell County Recovery Efforts

10/23/2024
By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Bakersville, NC (WNN)- In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation,...
Appalachia / Breaking News / Government / News Articles / People / Weather
A shot of the whole Tractor, Food, and Farm building and pantry.

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

10/22/2024
By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene,...
Appalachia / Breaking News / News Articles / People / / Weather
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

10/21/2024
By: Lauren Ramsey- Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Spruce...
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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 NC 

10/14/2024
By: Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN) - Three weary travelers covered in...
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A photo of a down tree on a house in Cherryville NC.

Residents With Helene Damage Encouraged To Start The FEMA Registration Process

10/07/2024
By: Wise News Network Staff Gaston County, NC (WNN)—Gaston County Emergency Management and Fire Services issued a...
Appalachia / Breaking News / Government / News Articles / Public Safety
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

10/04/2024
By: Rusty Wise - Wise News Network Swannanoa, NC (WNN)—The Wise News Network Team went to the...
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a City of CHerryville Work Truck clearing downed trees.

The City Of Cherryville Gets Power: Others Still Waiting

09/30/2024
By: Rusty Wise - Wise News Network Cherryville, NC (WNN)—Cherryville gets power, as most of the City...
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