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Canton community dealing with damage; same area hit hard by Fred in 2021

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SUMMARY: The small town of Canton, located about 20 miles west of Asheville, is grappling with the aftermath of tropical storms Fred and Helen, which struck just two years apart. Residents, including the Stancil family, are overwhelmed by the devastation, with their belongings piled high on the streets. Their home, near the Pigeon River, suffered extensive flooding, leaving them with a foot and a half of water and hazardous mud inside. Currently living with relatives, the family has applied for FEMA assistance, which they desperately need. The community remains hopeful for relief from future storms.

Canton, a town in Haywood County 20 minutes away from Asheville, was hit hard by Tropical Storm Fred in 2021. Now, they’re dealing with the devastation from Hurricane Helene.

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Bomb cyclone and a coming atmospheric river brought heavy rain and wind to the Northwest

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-11-21 14:17:45


SUMMARY: Northern California is experiencing calm weather, but it’s expected to change as a high flood risk looms over the region, particularly in Eureka. Light to moderate rain has already saturated the ground and rivers are rising. Local authorities warn that 40% of flood-related deaths occur on such high-risk days. Heavy rainfall of 6 to 12 inches, combined with winds reaching 30 to 50 mph, could result in downed trees, power lines, and landslides. Officials urge residents to gather supplies and return home before conditions worsen overnight, with significant flooding anticipated by Friday morning.

A bomb cyclone and a coming atmospheric river brought heavy rain and wind to the Northwest, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. The severe conditions were expected to last for days. NBC Climate reporter Chase Cain has more from Eureka, California. (Credit: NBC)

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Poll: Robinson did not hurt other candidates | North Carolina

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November 21, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-11-21 14:09:00

SUMMARY: A recent poll indicates that nearly half of respondents believe Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s issues did not affect their voting choices. Robinson lost the gubernatorial race to Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, with his campaign suffering from a CNN report linking him to a past porn chat room. Despite this, 50.1% of voters now feel America is on the right track, an increase from previous months. Stein holds a 53.2% approval rating, and other elections resulted in a split of statewide positions between Democrats and Republicans. The poll included 615 responses with a margin of error of +/- 3.94%.

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Helene: Assistance of $227M overshadowed by authority changes | North Carolina

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November 21, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-11-21 13:39:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation providing $227 million in fiscal recovery aid for Hurricane Helene, totaling $1.1 billion in assistance for various disaster relief efforts. The bill also includes significant changes to authority for state leaders, such as placing the State Board of Elections under the State Auditor’s office and restricting the attorney general’s ability to challenge the General Assembly. Critics, predominantly Democrats, argue these modifications serve Republican interests and compromise election integrity. The legislation reflects ongoing political tensions, exacerbated by recent court challenges and contentious executive actions during COVID-19.

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