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Election Board and state legislature poised to ensure voting continues | North Carolina
SUMMARY: As Election Day approaches, the North Carolina State Board of Elections is preparing to ensure safe voting amid the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Executive director Karen Brinson Bell acknowledged the unprecedented challenges but emphasized their commitment to secure elections. Some absentee voting meetings will be postponed, and 12 election offices are currently closed. With nearly 250,000 absentee ballots requested, the board is coordinating with the U.S. Postal Service and emergency management to ensure smooth mail-in voting. Despite the disruptions, all essential voting materials are secure, and solutions for polling locations are being explored. Voter registration continues as planned.
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Razor-thin difference in battleground state facing catastrophe | North Carolina
SUMMARY: In western North Carolina, where a devastating flood has occurred, the upcoming 2024 election remains a priority, particularly with a close race between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump. Despite Asheville’s liberal leanings, much of the surrounding area is Republican. Election officials emphasize that the election will proceed despite the disaster, which mirrors responses to past crises like COVID-19 and Hurricane Florence. Efforts are underway to ensure displaced residents can vote. The ongoing recovery effort and the election are crucial for maintaining representation and community voice amid the turmoil.
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Seven co-workers killed in fiery collision in Robeson County: 'Worst scene I have seen.'
SUMMARY: A fire chief described a tragic scene involving a car crash on NC 711, where seven individuals tragically lost their lives. The SUV, traveling west, sideswiped another vehicle before colliding with a utility truck and ultimately catching fire after veering into a swamp. Three occupants were ejected, while four were trapped inside as the vehicle ignited. The crash, deemed the worst scene encountered by the chief in 20 years, highlighted speed as a contributing factor. The victims worked at a local dessert factory, with authorities still in the process of identifying all the deceased and notifying their families.
A Robeson County community is looking for answers after seven people were killed in a fiery car crash last Thursday.
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Heleneโs cost could be 600 lives, $160B in damages | North Carolina
SUMMARY: The remnants of Hurricane Helene have devastated parts of North Carolina, leaving 600 people unaccounted for and at least 35 confirmed dead. Across six states, total fatalities have reached 121, with many areas in the Blue Ridge Mountains inaccessible due to infrastructure damage. Historical flooding has prompted urgent aid, including convoys of necessities traveling west. Meanwhile, more than 600 National Guardsmen are aiding recovery efforts, as approximately 432 roads remain closed. Significant rainfall was recorded, with damages estimated between $145 billion and $160 billion. Officials warn that the death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue.
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