SUMMARY: In response to Hurricane Helen, the Kentucky transportation cabinet is sending excavators, dump trucks, and drainage pipes to North Carolina to aid recovery efforts. This initiative reflects Kentucky’s commitment to assist those facing devastation, as many Kentuckians understand the impact of flooding firsthand from their own experience in July 2022. Governor Basher praised the selfless actions of the 20 crew members, some of whom are personally affected by such disasters, for volunteering to help. The team aims to demonstrate the “Team Kentucky Spirit” and plans to send additional manpower and equipment as needed.

Road crews from across Kentucky are heading to North Carolina to make sure people have access to critical roads after flooding …

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SUMMARY: Donation drives across Kentucky are supporting victims of Hurricane Helen, with the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) actively deploying aid to severely affected areas through its Operation Sharing program. Typically focused on families in Appalachia, aid is now expanding southward due to the hurricane’s impact. CAP, alongside 1,500 national partners, has dispatched four tractor-trailer loads from Kentucky to North Carolina and is coordinating additional shipments from Colorado. A donation center will be set up at Southland Christian Church on Richmond Road from Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and drop-off locations are available on CAP’s website, christianapp.org.

During times of disaster, the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) makes community its priority.

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SUMMARY: Ian Ives served as a combat camera soldier in the U.S. Army, documenting missions against the Taliban during his 2019 deployment to Afghanistan. While on foot in an outdoor marketplace, an IED explosion severely injured him, resulting in the loss of his right arm, eye, and half of his right quad. Five years later, despite these sacrifices, Ian transitioned to a role as a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Cadet Command, focusing on lesser-known programs like Junior ROTC. Retiring in 2022, he now works at Fort Knox, completing a full circle journey inspired by his high school experiences.

Kentucky veteran talks about how his war experience is coming full circle

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