www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-10-05 21:02:00

SUMMARY: In response to Hurricane Helene, which has claimed 227 lives, the White House addressed the rise in false information regarding disaster recovery in North Carolina. White House officials condemned the spread of disinformation suggesting that disaster relief funds are misused for undocumented immigrants and that FEMA would confiscate survivor property. They clarified that FEMA has expedited assistance, with over $27 million allocated in North Carolina. Additionally, they announced a $100 million federal award for Interstate 40 repairs. Local officials met to discuss the hurricane’s impact, dismissing rumors of government seizure in Chimney Rock as entirely false.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Elyse Apel | The Center Square – 2024-10-05 09:01:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina voters will decide on the North Carolina Citizenship Requirement Amendment, which aims to restrict voting to U.S. citizens by changing the state constitution’s language. This measure, the only ballot initiative for the upcoming election, reflects ongoing national discussions regarding noncitizen voting. Republicans advocate for the amendment to secure election integrity, while Democrats argue it undermines voting rights and is unnecessary, citing existing federal laws against noncitizen voting. A simple majority is needed for the amendment’s passage, with significant partisan division over its implications.

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-10-05 08:02:10

SUMMARY: In Western North Carolina, many residents are struggling to access essential health care, including medication and oxygen, due to blocked roads, especially in Avery County. Canon Memorial Hospital in Newland, in collaboration with Samaritan’s Purse, has set up a 20-bed field hospital and mobile oxygen tent to address these urgent needs. Medical workers and volunteers are tirelessly assisting, with some residents traveling over two hours by ATV to reach help. Despite personal losses and challenges, hospital employees continue to serve the community, while emergency response teams work to deliver vital supplies to stranded individuals.

Many people in Western North Carolina are desperately seeking medication, oxygen, and other health care. Many roads across …

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