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Chimney Rock, North Carolina, three weeks after Helene

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4 months ago

October 18, 2024

www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2024-10-18 17:06:06

SUMMARY: Three weeks after Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in Chimney Rock, village leaders reflect on the recovery progress and future plans. The storm transformed the once-bustling main street into a desolate landscape, with extensive damage to businesses and infrastructure. With all businesses closed, Mayor Peter O’Leary emphasizes the community’s determination to rebuild and restore the village’s spirit, despite facing significant challenges. Volunteers are actively assisting in restoration efforts, and small victories, like uncovering sidewalks, signal hope for recovery. Although funding sources for rebuilding remain uncertain, the village is relying on state and federal support to help revitalize Chimney Rock.

Chimney Rock, North Carolina, three weeks after Helene

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'Buy more time': Can beach renourishment combat rising sea levels?

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13 hours ago

February 22, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-02-22 08:01:10

SUMMARY: Myrtle Beach is undertaking a beach renourishment project to combat erosion and elevating shorelines, funded by a $72 million contract. This initiative, led by the Army Corps of Engineers, aims to bring sand back to the Grand Strand beaches in response to storms. Dr. Paul Gaye from Coastal Carolina University highlights that while renourishment is a temporary fix, it does not address the rising sea levels exacerbating coastal flooding. As environmental changes accelerate, he suggests it may be time to consider long-term strategies beyond sand replenishment. The project is set to start this spring and will last approximately 18 months.

Throughout the spring, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company will renourish the Grand Strand beaches under a $72 million contract from the United States Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District.

Some experts are questioning how long renourishment (adding sand to the beaches to repair damages after large storms) will be an effective method.

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Feeling like Spring next week

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14 hours ago

February 22, 2025

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-02-22 07:30:55

SUMMARY: After a week of severe weather and some snow, calmer conditions are here for the weekend with dry, quiet weather. Temperatures will remain slightly below average, with highs in the 40s and 50s. A gradual warm-up begins, reaching the upper 50s tomorrow and 61°F by Monday, bringing spring-like weather for Tuesday and Wednesday. However, temperatures will dip again as March begins. The start of the week will be dry with sunshine, but Thursday may bring light showers, quickly dissipating. Overall, expect pleasant weather with rising temperatures and abundant sunshine. Enjoy it before the cool weather returns.

Feeling like Spring next week

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Greenville woman reunites with birth mother after 32 years

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1 day ago

February 21, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-02-21 19:56:57

SUMMARY: A Greenville woman, Katherine, reunited with her birth mother after 32 years, thanks to genetic testing. Katherine, adopted as a child, always wanted to find her birth family. In April, she took a 23andMe test and, within two weeks, discovered a half-uncle. He revealed that her biological mother, Lee Ann, had secretly given birth at 15 and had never forgotten her. After years apart, their meeting was emotional, with Katherine gaining not only her birth mother but an extended family. Katherine advises others searching for relatives to be prepared for the possibility that the reunion might not happen.