Western NC towns face infrastructure woes as Hurricane Helene's impact lingers
- Hurricane Helene caused ongoing infrastructure problems for Western North Carolina towns.
- Heavy rainfall and the storm's reshaping of waterways contributed to the damage.
- Maggie Valley faced a broken sewer line, costing $750,000 to fix, and Waynesville needs a berm.
- Mayor Eveland said, "We had a 12-inch line break," resulting in about "80,000 gallons of stuff that went in."
- Towns are seeking FEMA assistance, but Maggie Valley has not yet received any funds for repairs.
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March Business Snapshot survey open, results are 'helpful' data points
BOONE — In a continued effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has opened its reporting window for its March Business Snapshot Report.
Feedback wanted before Pasco County spends $585 million in disaster relief grant
Doug and Gay Van Fleet have been going nonstop since Hurricane Helene flooded their Hudson neighborhood.They showed us pictures from inside their house as water tossed their furniture around and lifted the kitchen island, slamming it into the cabinets."Everything you own, if you didn't take it with you, was destroyed," said Doug.WATCH Feedback wanted before Pasco County spends $585 million in disaster relief grant Feedback wanted before Pasco Co…
Support after Helene, tight budget, gas-powered blowers
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the resilient communities of western North Carolina ranging from Lake Lure to Tryon, Saluda and Hendersonville have worked tirelessly to recover, rebuild and reopen. But now they need us.
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