www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2024-10-17 18:19:59

SUMMARY: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently toured areas in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene, including devastated sections of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee border. They reported significant damage, with 7,000 sites affected and hundreds of closed roads. An $8 million contract has been initiated to stabilize I-40, but infrastructure repairs will likely take years and cost billions. Buttigieg emphasized the importance of building resilient infrastructure for impacted communities, assuring residents that the federal government is committed to long-term recovery efforts. A timeline for interstate restoration is still pending.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tours Western North Carolina damage from Helene

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2024-10-17 11:22:45

SUMMARY: In North Carolina, in-person early voting begins today, allowing eligible voters to cast ballots at any early voting site within their county. Isabelle Marak reports live from Buncombe County, where voter turnout is high despite changes in polling locations due to Hurricane Helene. At the UNCA Health and Counseling Center, lines extend outside, indicating strong voter participation. Polling opened at 9 a.m., with voters eager to ensure their voices are heard. Early voting will continue daily from 9 to 5, ending on Saturday, November 2, at 3 p.m. More voting location details can be found on WYFF4’s website.

Early in-person voting began Thursday in the presidential battleground of North Carolina, including in the western mountainous still recovering from Helene.

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2024-10-16 20:48:50

SUMMARY: Western North Carolina is struggling to recover from Hurricane Helen, particularly local businesses that are in urgent need of assistance. A volunteer in Maran, near Asheville, emphasized the importance of rebuilding infrastructure and stated that major financial support is crucial for many businesses to reopen. He suggested that people can help by purchasing from local online shops and urged other business owners to offer support. The recovery process is complicated, with entire industries affected. Ongoing cleanup efforts are underway, and influential business leaders are expected to assist in the recovery. Financial contributions are being raised to aid humanitarian relief efforts.

Some businesses in Western North Carolina were devastated by Helene and are working towards recovery.

ABC15 spoke with a volunteer and supply coordinator on Wednesday who is in Marion, North Carolina, which is just west of Asheville.
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