Still no cell service in much of battered western NC. Why is it so tough to fix?
It is unacceptable and disgusting that in our time of need, cellular service for the entire region is blocked out,” said one ...
Canton confronts aftermath of Hurricane Helene with resilience and rebuilding
While Canton, North Carolina, is recovering from devastating flooding after suffering a hard hit from Hurricane Helene.
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‘Apocalyptic’ damage: Helene kills at least 30 in Western NC, severs power, water, roads
In the Western North Carolina town of Canton, Mayor Zeb Smathers has never seen anything like it. “It is truly the worst storm we have faced, and not just us, but our friends across the ...
Helene an 'apocalyptic disaster' for NC town of Canton, mayor says
The mayor of Canton on Monday told WRAL News the western North Carolina town is experiencing "an apocalyptic disaster." ...
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Western North Carolina mayor speaks on missing people, ‘apocalyptic’ damage
Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers said Tuesday in an interview with CBS 17 that there was still no cellphone communication in the town, which had its local paper mill recently shut down in 2021.
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The long road to recovery
North Carolina has about $5.5 billion reserved for emergencies, but it will take several weeks to assess damage from ...
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Still no cell service in much of battered western NC. Why is it so tough to fix?
Travis Long [email protected] Time and again over the past several days, Canton mayor Zeb Smathers has heard desperate pleas. “I’ve had tears fill my eyes (because) of random people ...
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‘Apocalyptic’ damage: Helene kills at least 30 in Western NC, severs power, water, roads
Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. The News & Observer and the Charlotte Observer have a collection of stories about ...