www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-10-11 13:31:11

SUMMARY: In just 11 days, we’ve accomplished 33% of our yearly goals by maximizing daily runs, with nearly 98 planes on Friday and 95 on Saturday, totaling around 400 planes overall. We’ve received great support from various states, including North Dakota, Texas, Illinois, Kentucky, Georgia, and Florida. A medical plane from Kentucky checks in daily to address our needs. Witnessing the devastation in the affected areas, we strive to contribute positively in tough times. As the saying goes, when the going gets tough, the mountain people get going. I’ll remain until the last plane arrives.

Volunteer pilot deliver supplies to western North Carolina after Helene.
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www.thecentersquare.com – By Elyse Apel | The Center Square – 2024-10-11 13:11:00

SUMMARY: As early voting begins in North Carolina amid Hurricane Helene recovery, the State Board of Elections is working to prepare affected counties. Concerns arise over voter turnout and whether current measures are sufficient. Heritage Foundation expert Hans von Spakovsky emphasizes the importance of voting despite recovery efforts. Before the hurricane, 80 early voting sites were planned for the 25 hardest-hit counties, now reduced to 75. Nonprofit Protect Democracy warns that natural disasters often lead to decreased turnout, highlighting the need for effective election measures. The Board prioritizes voting integrity and updates information to assist voters during this critical time.

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-10-11 08:27:23

SUMMARY: Western North Carolina is facing significant road closures, particularly on I-40 near the Tennessee border, where heavy rains caused extensive damage, including mudslides that destroyed eastbound lanes. Aerial and ground footage highlight the destruction, with repairs expected to start next week but anticipated to take months. More than 600 road incidents have been reported, with 575 landslides attributed to the storms. Local infrastructure is heavily impacted, complicating access to essential services. Crews from North Carolina and Tennessee are collaborating on repairs, but many residents may face prolonged disruptions as transportation challenges persist through next year.

While Interstate 40 has never seen lanes fall away like during Hurricane Helene, the interstate does have a history with landslides and rockslides.

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