Hurricane Helene aftermath poses election hurdles in critical battlegrounds
Hurricane Helen poses new hurdles for voters and election officials in Georgia and North Carolina, threatening to disrupt the voting process in two of the most important battleground states. Floods, storms and power outages are displacing residents, disrupting postal services and impacting election offices across the Southeast. This effect could complicate early voting and mail-in […]
Hurricane Helene Destroys NC Town Containing ‘Purest’ Quartz Mines, Disrupting Semiconductor Industry
Hurricane Helen's devastation in a small area of North Carolina could cause unforeseen problems for the semiconductor manufacturing industry, as nearly all of the world's mineral supplies come from this region. The “purest form” of quartz is mined Spruce spine has population According to CNBC, that number is just 2,600. More than a week after […]
AI ‘deepfakes’ of Hurricane Helene victims circulate on social media
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helen, false information flooded the internet, including two doctored AI images showing a child desperately crying on a boat that appeared to be flooded. At first glance, a photo circulating online shows a child wearing a life jacket and holding a dog while soaking wet from continuous rain from the […]
Helene death toll up to 232 as one small town still awaits FEMA help
Federal authorities forgot the town, but Helen did not. Hurricane Helen tore through the Southeast more than a week ago, killing an estimated 232 people, and some of those hardest hit are still waiting for the federal government to arrive. About 75,000 people remain without power in North Carolina, and the isolated Appalachian town of […]
‘Lionel Richie’ helicopter brings supplies and smiles to Helene victims: report
It's a tune that uplifts your mood. Lionel Richie is bringing more than smiles to flood victims in western North Carolina. A sketch of the legendary “Stuck on You” singer adorns the tail of a National Guard helicopter tasked with delivering aid to those affected by Hurricane Helen. According to a report in the Charlotte […]
Cal student makes field goal on ‘College GameDay,’ to fund $600k donation towards Hurricane Helene relief
ESPN's long-running pregame show, “College GameDay,” was held Saturday at the University of California, Berkeley, ahead of the Golden Bears' game against No. 8 Miami. One lucky student will be chosen each week from the crowd that gathers to watch “College GameDay.” Students had the opportunity to kick a 33-yard field goal as part of […]
Boone, NC church becomes Helene recovery hub, one of dozens across Southeast: ‘God will carry us through this’
A former judge in North Carolina whose church is assisting in relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helen said there was a sense among residents that “God is still in control of this situation and that God is still in control of this situation.'' I have a strong faith that it will get me […]
Blue Ridge Parkway closed due to Hurricane Helene damage
This definitely provides a case for Bruce. The entire 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed indefinitely as crews assess the “catastrophic” damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helen, the National Park Service says. Ta. Coined “America's Favorite Drive” for its scenic beauty, this iconic road stretches from Virginia's Shenandoah National Park to North […]
#BREAKING: HELENE DEVASTATES FLORIDA | Major Hurricane Hits Florida's Big Bend, Georgia | Live Q&A
Hurricane Helene is moving ashore at a rapid pace as a Category 4 major hurricane in Florida’s Big Bend with devastating … source
Dolly Parton, Walmart announce millions in donations to Helene victims
Knoxville, Tennessee (Wate) — Country star Dolly Parton announced a major donation to Hurricane Helen flood relief efforts at an event Friday in Newport, Tennessee. The music icon, who spoke at Walmart, donated to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing immediate aid to flood victims in the southeastern United States, and to Dollywood […]