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We reached out to NC Emergency Management for details. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — It has been nearly two months since Hurricane Helene made landfall in western North Carolina, destroying everything from trees to homes to entire town squares. The storm left behind a nearly incalculable amount of debris, and in the weeks since Helene landed there have been immense efforts from both North Carolina government leaders and citizens of western North Carolina to clear out the…

Warming ocean waters contributed to Helene’s intensity but others were classic weather set ups, like a predecessor rain event. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There have been a lot of questions, comments and misinformation floating around about Hurricane Helene and the storm’s ties to climate change. Before we answer the question about whether climate change had an impact on Helene, let’s look at the facts we know about tropical systems and the Atlantic Basin. The oceans are…

Teresa Thibault has been selling handmade ornaments at the Southern Christmas Show for 32 years. Now she’s helping Helene victims through the holiday season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For those who love Christmas, the Southern Christmas Show is holiday season central.  It’s a place to find the perfect gift, support small businesses and make treasured memories. If you’re not sure where to start, Teresa Thibault’s ornament stand is where you can do all three — and…

Teresa Thibault has been selling handmade ornaments at the Southern Christmas Show for 32 years. Now she’s helping Helene victims through the holiday season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For those who love Christmas, the Southern Christmas Show is holiday season central.  It’s a place to find the perfect gift, support small businesses and make treasured memories. If you’re not sure where to start, Teresa Thibault’s ornament stand is where you can do all three — and…

Sen. Thom Tillis demanded urgent action in an emotional plea to the Senate for Helene relief in western North Carolina. Sen. Thom Tillis gave a passionate testimony on Wednesday, calling for additional federal relief for North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene during a hearing with the Senate Appropriations Committee.  During his testimony, Tillis described how many people lost their homes and businesses, telling Senate lawmakers about the catastrophic damage in western North Carolina. Helene is…

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The cast of Scandal is reuniting for one night only to show support for western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. There will be a script reading by former cast members and Shonda Rhimes will be opening the reading.  The event will feature Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, Guillermo Diaz, Scott Foley, Katie Lowes, Joshua Malina, Joe Morton, George Newbern, Jeff Perry, Cornelius Smith, Jr., Darby Stanchfield and Bellamy Young. Young’s hometown is…

She said her directive was as a result of what she calls political hostilities her team experienced in Florida when they were surveying. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who was fired told journalist Roland Martin that workers also skipped homes of Trump supporters in North and South Carolina as part of FEMA’s policy of avoiding potentially hostile situations.  Marni Washington said her directive was as a result of what she calls…

She said her directive was as a result of what she calls political hostilities her team experienced in Florida when they were surveying. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who was fired told journalist Roland Martin that workers also skipped homes of Trump supporters in North and South Carolina as part of FEMA’s policy of avoiding potentially hostile situations.  Marni Washington said her directive was as a result of what she calls…

It’ll be a chillier start to the day Tuesday but still a picture-perfect fall day! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This Evening & Overnight Cooler and drier air filters in overnight allowing for lows to drop to the upper 40s. Winds will be breezy at times for the mountains but light for most of the piedmont. Fog is not likely. We may see hazy sky conditions, however, due to wildfires to our north in parts of the…

Authorities are reporting the death of a New York parks employee battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, authorities said Sunday. The Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue said the New York state forestry…

Authorities are reporting the death of a New York parks employee battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, authorities said Sunday. The Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue said the New York state forestry…

The agency did not identify the employee, nor did it say where it happened. FLORIDA, USA — A Federal Emergency Management Agency worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors not to go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump, the agency’s leader said in a statement Saturday. “This is a clear violation of FEMA’s core values and principles to help people regardless of their political affiliation,” FEMA Administrator Deanne…

It has been over a month since the storm ravaged western North Carolina. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — According to the North Carolina Forest Service, the potential for increased wildfire activity in western North Carolina is above normal in November in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Forest Service says the increased fire risk can be attributed to the amount of debris on the ground in the wake of the storm. They also say damage caused…

Officials still don’t how how many people are missing as the death toll from the floods continues to rise. MADRID, Spain — Three days after historic flash floods swept through several towns in southern Valencia, in eastern Spain, the initial shock was giving way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity on Friday. Many streets are still blocked by piled-up vehicles and debris, in some cases trapping residents in their homes. Some places still don’t…