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Old Fort NC devastated by Hurricane Helene flooding
The damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Old Fort in McDowell County is extensive. The town was hit hard by the storm, which was a tropical storm by the time it hit the area on Sept. 27.
NCDOT working on repairs in McDowell County North Cove area
Oct 14, 2024 · Baxter, which produces nearly 75% of the country's IV fluids, said it hopes to restart production at the North Cove facility in phases.
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McDowell County NC Helene update: 309 missing people found
Dec 20, 2024 · More Information. If you need assistance after Hurricane Helene, call the McDowell County Helene Hotline at 828-652-3241. You can also get information on food and water distribution, shelter availability, community meals and disaster assistance at www.mcdowellnews.com. If you need assistance but can’t make a phone call, send a text to 911.
Photos, video of Hurricane Helene recovery in Old Fort NC
Oct 6, 2024 · Kevin McAnally fills a carboy with non-potable water that his cousin, Steven, can use to flush his toilet in Old Fort as the town continues to clean up after flooding of Hurricane Helene on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
Marion neighbors: Obituaries for November 19
Nov 19, 2024 · Online obituaries are hosted on a third-party website that may show advertisements. (1) update to this series since Updated Nov 19, 2024
Tropical Storm Helene devastates McDowell County with flood …
Sep 28, 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene swept through McDowell County and the rest of western North Carolina Friday leaving massive destruction in its wake. The area around U.S. Highway 221 Business in Marion was flooded by the storm and the Riverbreeze Campground was underwater by …
Flooded out Old Fort NC Elementary students headed to PG
“There was anywhere from a foot of water to a couple of inches on the bottom level in the school,” said Dowdle. “Crews have come into the school and cleared out all the mud and began removal of the (luxury vinyl tile) flooring in the classrooms.
US health secretary visits McDowell County NC Baxter plant
Monday morning, the secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services visited the Baxter International plant in McDowell County and commended the work accomplished to get the IV fluid facility back in operation after damage from …