Hurricane Helene left behind a trail of destruction across six states, with 215 deaths and immense damage. Asheville and Buncombe County, nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, were particularly hard-hit. Despite clear warnings, many residents didn’t grasp the severity of the storm until it was
Hurricane Helene certainly brought unwanted floods to North Carolina, but it also stirred up a buzz about stinging insects. The storm's flooding disrupted yellow jacket and bee nests, causing them to swarm and sting people who were trying to recover. This led to a surge in requests for medication to
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia legislator known for her controversial views, has sparked debate with recent social media posts suggesting Democrats can control the weather. This comes after Hurricane Helene caused devastation in the Southeast. Greene hasn't named anyone specifically but insi
Imagine this: a college student, just 21 years old, becomes the go-to person for weather updates during a hurricane. That's exactly what happened with Ethan Clark from North Carolina. He started a simple Facebook page in seventh grade to share forecasts with friends and family. Fast forward to Hurri
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has found herself in the middle of a social media storm after claiming that "they" can control the weather. This statement came as multiple states, including her home state of Georgia, were reeling from Hurricane Helene's devastation. Greene tweeted on Thur
Ever thought about what athletes do when they’re not competing? Well, meet Harold Varner III – a golfer who recently traded his clubs for rescue missions. When Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, where he grew up, Varner saw it as a call to action. He spent days on the ground, helping out however h
A mayor in Tennessee, Glenn Jacobs, recently spoke out against rumors circulating about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to Hurricane Helene. He warned that these false claims could make recovery efforts more challenging. Jacobs, known for his wrestling career, posted on soc
Hurricane Helene has really shaken things up at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. This massive 8,000-acre property, known for its stunning gardens and outdoor adventures, is temporarily closed due to some serious wind and water damage. The estate's entrance and farm areas took a big
Buncombe County has rolled out a new online tool to help locals dealing with Hurricane Helene. Launched on Saturday, this platform lets people upload geotagged photos and report issues like blocked roads or landslides. Here's how it works: first, snap a picture, then upload it to the site. The photo
When a natural disaster like Hurricane Helene strikes, the government swings into action. But with that comes misinformation and scams trying to make things worse. Let's clear up some falsehoods. First, nobody is using disaster funds for immigrants who aren’t here legally. FEMA has its own fund
