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Wake County father killed in motorcycle crash
SUMMARY: Andrew Dudley, a 39-year-old man, tragically passed away after a collision with a truck while riding his motorcycle, just moments from home. His fiancรฉe, Sandra, described their two-year relationship as a fairy tale, and they were actively planning their wedding and moving into their dream home in November. The couple shared three children, including Andrew’s biological son, Jacob, who is 9 years old. The local community has responded with an outpouring of love and support, and an online fundraiser has been established in Andrew’s honor. No charges have been filed in the incident as of now.
There has been an outpouring of love and support for the family of a Fuquay-Varina man who was killed in a crash on Thursday.
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A month in, FEMA has paid out $63 million in Buncombe, more than any other county โข Asheville Watchdog
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved and paid more than $63 million to residents of Buncombe County in housing and financial assistance for Tropical Storm Helene.
FEMA had paid a total of nearly $174 million in North Carolina as of Oct. 26, one month into the disaster recovery, according to data provided to Asheville Watchdog. Buncombe, the hardest hit county, received the most, 36 percent of the total.
Nearly 77,000 applicants in Buncombe had been approved for assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program, which pays expenses not covered by insurance including rental assistance or lodging costs for those displaced from their homes, repair or replacement costs of owner-occupied homes, and repairs to privately-owned roads and bridges necessary to access homes.
FEMA assistance includes an initial payment of $750 per household for immediate expenses such as shelter, evacuation, food, hygiene products, and other basic needs.
Applicants may receive total assistance of up to $42,500 for housing and $42,500 for โother needsโ such as replacement of vehicles or personal property and reimbursement for moving, medical and funeral expenses.
While far more assistance had been approved in Buncombe than elsewhere, the data show the average amount, $821 per applicant, is less than that of nine other counties, where the average payment ranged from $871 to $1,389 per applicant. FEMA is still processing applications so those averages will change.
FEMA had approved more than $173 million in individual assistance in North Carolina as of Oct. 26. The Watchdog calculated average awards based on FEMA data; those will change as more applications are processed. // Watchdog graphic by Sally Kestin; source FEMA data
The county totals FEMA provided do not break down the type of assistance or contain total applications, including the number that have been denied.
In Henderson County, more than 24,000 applicants had received nearly $24 million, the second highest total of the 39 counties and one tribe that have been approved for disaster assistance. In McDowell County, the third highest, nearly 10,000 applicants had received more than $10 million.
FEMA has been the subject of rampant rumors, disinformation, and misinformation about its response to Helene, particularly in North Carolina.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump falsely claimed that FEMA was out of money because it had diverted $1 billion to illegal immigrants. The disinformation centers on a federal grant program for immigrant housing that comes from a separate budget funded by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP); they are not FEMA funds. Conspiracy theorists said the storm was manufactured by Democrats and that FEMA was confiscating survivors’ property. There is no truth to either assertion.
A man was arrested in Rutherford County earlier this month after allegedly threatening to hunt down FEMA workers. FEMA temporarily stopped sending aid workers into neighborhoods to knock on doors until the threat passed. It also created a rumor response page to combat misinformation.
FEMA encourages those affected by Helene to apply for assistance. โIf you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately,โ according to the Helene disaster web page. โFEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance.โ
To apply, go to DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.ย
Asheville Watchdog is a nonprofit news team producing stories that matter to Asheville and Buncombe County. Sally Kestin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter. Email skestin@avlwatchdog.org. The Watchdog’s reporting is made possible by donations from the community. To show your support for this vital public service go to avlwatchdog.org/support-our-publication/.
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News from the South - North Carolina News Feed
Two active shooter alerts issued during NCCU homecoming
SUMMARY: This evening, NC Central issued two active shooter alerts during homecoming celebrations, prompting a significant police presence on campus. Although no gunshot-related injuries occurred, one suspect is in custody. The first alert was issued around 7:45 PM, instructing students to seek shelter, while the second, around 9 PM, occurred on Fayetteville Street. Students reported hearing gunshots and described chaotic scenes as people ran for safety. Police confirmed the situation was controlled, lifting the emergency alert about 30 minutes later. The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from Durham authorities, as many students faced communication issues due to poor reception.
The school issued a second active shooter alert more than an hour later.
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed
Two benefit concerts planned for Helene relief
SUMMARY: Music fans eagerly await the sold-out Carolina concert in Charlotte, delayed by severe weather. The star-studded lineup features North Carolina natives Luke Combs and Eric Church, performing to raise funds for Hurricane Helen recovery. At a press conference, both artists expressed personal connections to the disaster, particularly Combs, who grew up in Asheville. Governor Cooper reported the storm’s damage could exceed $53 billion, with 98 lives lost. A benefit concert, “Music for the Mountains,” will also take place on Sunday in Raleigh, with proceeds supporting the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. WLWRA has raised over $950,000 for relief efforts.
Fans are traveling from around the country for the star-studded lineups. Eric Miller shares how the two concerts are making music, and raising money, for the tens of thousands of people still recovering from Herricane Helene.
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