Canton confronts aftermath of Hurricane Helene with resilience …
WEB1 day ago · CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — While Canton, North Carolina, is recovering from devastating flooding after suffering a hard hit from Hurricane Helene, the Mayor of Canton, Zeb Smathers, said, "It's the ...
Complete devastation: Canton ravaged by the worst flooding yet | News …
WEB16 hours ago · That’s how Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers described the flooding unleashed by the Pigeon River on Friday. Indeed, even for this battle-hardened town that’s been through it before — once in 2004 and once in 2021 — the utter destruction was the worst yet. The river crested higher, and thus the footprint was larger, than previous floods.
Canton mayor in Haywood County: News of missing is …
WEB3 days ago · CANTON, N.C. (WNCN) — As many communities in the North Carolina mountains struggle to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one mayor in a Haywood County town described the damage as “apocalyptic.”. Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers said Tuesday in an interview with CBS 17 that there was still no cellphone communication in the town ...
Helene an 'apocalyptic disaster' for NC town of Canton, mayor …
WEB5 days ago · Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers told WRAL News the western North Carolina town is experiencing "an apocalyptic disaster" as residents fight to recover from Helene. Posted 2024-09-30T18:41:26+00:00 ...
'Is our little town coming back?': Canton deals with another disaster
WEB21 hours ago · During a walk-though of a local donation center earlier in the day, he told Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers, "We're in it for the long haul." Smathers spoke on the football field, too.
Mayor of Canton demands better from cell services amid ongoing …
WEB4 days ago · Canton's mayor, Zeb Smathers, called the devastation "apocalyptic." "The last time a flood hit Canton and WNC this bad was in the Book of Genesis and Noah," Smathers said.
The Mountaineer 2023 Person of the Year: Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers
WEBJan 3, 2024 · FAMILY MAN — Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers juggled the role of a father and a husband with his commitment to leading the town though the floods of 2021 and mill closure of 2023. He is pictured here with his wife and son, Ashley and Stone, during a gathering to mark the final mill whistle.
Recovery begins in Canton after 'apocalyptic disaster,' mayor says
WEB5 days ago · The mayor of Canton tells WRAL News the western North Carolina town in Haywood County is experiencing "an apocalyptic disaster." In a one-on-one interview on Monday, Mayor Zeb Smathers said most ...
President Biden approves NC disaster declaration for Helene
WEBSep 29, 2024 · They were assisting in the community, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. Travis Long [email protected]. President Joe Biden has agreed to provide immediate federal help to 25 western North Carolina ...
‘A lot of us are putting on brave faces and finding our way forward ...
WEBDec 28, 2023 · Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers addressed the mill closure during a speech at Pisgah High School in April. After more than a century of operations, it will take time to assess the full impact of the...