Helene
11 confirmed dead, 280 state roads closed as supplies flow to Western NC
Sept. 29. Critical supplies are starting to reach Western North Carolina communities hit hard by devastating Hurricane Helene as crews make progress toward restoring power and cell phone service and repairing roads. Food, water and other needs are also being airlifted by the North Carolina National Guard into counties across Western North Carolina. Cellphone providers […]
Cornelius Police collecting disaster supplies
Sept. 29. The Cornelius Police Department is collecting emergency supplies for victims of catastrophic flooding in Western North Carolina caused by Tropical Storm Helene as well as first responders. One trailer load has already left. If you do bring supplies before their trailer returns, you can leave the donations in the lobby of the police […]
Letter From Banner Elk: Devastation, isolation
Sept 29. As of 8 pm Saturday, 10 North Carolinians have lost their lives due to Helene, according to Gov. Roy Cooper. Swiftwater and helicopter rescue crews have rescued more than 200 people since Thursday. North Carolina residents trying to connect with family members may call NC 211 (or 1-888-892-1162 if calling from outside the […]
LKN emergency supply caravan heading to McDowell County; supplies needed
Sept. 28. The Marion Buck Creek water plant has been without power since yesterday. Without power, the water supply is anticipated to be depleted by noon tomorrow. The Lake Norman Chamber is leading an effort to collect much-needed supplies to start deliveries to Marion as soon as Sunday morning. What’s needed: Cases of water Jugs […]
Some homes still without power
Sept. 28. Fifty-five homes are without power on Stough Farms and Weaver Circle off Meta Road this morning, as yard and road clean-up continues. Duke crews were en route as of 8 am. The outage, which was caused by fallen trees or limbs, is expected to be repaired early this afternoon. Saturday forecast Sunny, with […]
Flash flood warning; Westmoreland reopened
Sept. 27. [Updated 11 am] Westmoreland has been reopened by CPD after closure earlier this morning. Belle Isle completely blocked by a downed tree just past Mollypop as of 10:30 am. Cornelius Town Hall expected to open at 11:30 am. More: +Duke Energy is reporting 350+ homes without power between Torrence Chapel and Walter Henderson. […]
