Weather

A map depicting where the Hurricane Helene volunteers in Spruce Pine Nc came from.

Hurricane Helene Devastates Downtown Spruce Pine, Community Rallies for Recovery

10/31/2024
By: Lauren Ramsey – Wise News Network Spruce Pine, NC (WNN)- Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in...
Appalachia / Breaking News / News Articles / People / Weather
Destruction after Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene: An Unfortunate Perfect Storm For Appalachia

10/28/2024
By: Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Appalachia, USA (WNN) - Throughout history, many remnants of hurricanes...
Appalachia / Breaking News / History / News Articles / Weather
The Greg O'Hara cabin before damages caused by Hurricane Helene.

Greg O’Hara and Hurricane Helene in Taylor Valley Virginia

10/27/2024
By: Roger Sigmon - Wise News Network Taylor Valley, VA (WNN) - In May 2024, Knoxville native...
Appalachia / Breaking News / News Articles / People / Recreation / / Weather
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...
Appalachia / Breaking News / Government / News Articles / People / Weather
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...
Appalachia / Breaking News / News Articles / People / Public Safety / Weather

Recent Posts