North Carolina Town That Produces Quartz Needed for Tech Products Is Devastated by Helene
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Business - Financial Times
Global chipmaking hit as Hurricane Helene disrupts quartz mining
Flooding of US town of Spruce Pine affects production of key ingredient in semiconductor supply chains6 hours ago -
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Helene destroyed their North Carolina campground, but they're staying put
On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving comments like, "I know we can't come."9 hours ago -
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North Carolina's massive cleanup efforts underway more than a week after Helene
Towns like Marshall, North Carolina, positioned next to the French Broad River, are working to clean up the mud caused by Hurricane Helene flooding. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez ...9 hours ago -
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North Carolina family vows to rebuild after Helene destroyed their campground
Helene destroyed a family-owned campground in North Carolina, leaving its owners facing a hard choice on how to move forward. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for a story on resilience and hope.10 hours ago -
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Field hospitals set up to treat North Carolina storm victims sit mostly empty
LINVILLE, N.C. — Health care companies and nonprofit organizations have erected fully equipped field hospitals in North Carolina, in a pre-emptive attempt to treat residents injured by Hurricane ...11 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
'Devastated' Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won't pitch for the Padres in the NLDS
Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers11 hours ago - MLB -
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Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
South Carolina extends voter registration due to Hurricane Helene impact
South Carolina Judge Daniel Coble extended the voter registration deadline by eight days at a virtual hearing Friday due to Hurricane Helene. In-person, online and mail-in applications will now be ...11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Trump holds town hall in North Carolina
Former President Trump is holding a town hall event in the critical swing state of North Carolina Friday evening. The event comes just hours after he was scheduled to join Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Yellow jackets swarm North Carolina, prompting Benadryl, EpiPen requests
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.12 hours ago -
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North Carolina towns under mud after Helene
The feet-high mud and debris in Marshall, North Carolina, is reportedly being considered hazardous as efforts to clean up from Helene's damage continue. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more.15 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
US south-east reels from ‘catastrophic’ devastation from Hurricane Helene
Communities are stranded, over 200 people have died with more expected, and more than 700,000 are without power. Rescue crews in parts of the south-eastern US were still searching on Friday for ...16 hours ago -
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WATCH: The need for food after Hurricane Helene
ABC News' Will Reeve visits Asheville, North Carolina, to share how the community is coming together as the need for food grows exponentially.17 hours ago -
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GM halts production at two major U.S. plants due to Hurricane Helene
DETROIT — General Motors has temporarily halted vehicle production at two U.S. factories that assemble highly profitable large pickups and SUVs due to impacts to suppliers as a result of Hurricane ...17 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
'It changed this landscape forever': North Carolina community left in shambles by Helene
Mitch Kolbe, an artist living in Fairview, N.C., described the devastation Helene left in his community as "total chaos." Kolbe helped WBIR reporter Abby Ham journey over nearly impassable roads to ...17 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
GM halts production at two major U.S. plants due to Hurricane Helene
In a message to workers, GM said the company was working with impacted suppliers "to resume operations as quickly and safely as possible."19 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Stein tops Robinson by 17 points in North Carolina gubernatorial race: Survey
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) is leading embattled Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) by 17 points in the gubernatorial race, according to a new survey. The High Point University poll ...19 hours ago -
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Satellite images show devastation in North Carolina as deaths mount
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees, and more.19 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris to tour Helene damage in North Carolina on Saturday
Vice President Harris will travel Saturday to North Carolina to tour the damage from Hurricane Helene and get an update on the ongoing recovery efforts in the state. Harris, who is the Democratic ...19 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
North Carolina election officials grapple with storm's impact
Reporter Bob Buckley from NewsNation affiliate WGHP says the impact of Helene in North Carolina could have "massive" impact on the election.23 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Building new UK towns needs radical approach, says task force chair
Michael Lyons says potential locations for housing developments will be identified next summerYesterday - United Kingdom -
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North Carolina communities work to provide supplies after Helene
North Carolina distribution centers worked to provide essential supplies to community members Thursday, one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.Yesterday -
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Writer details Helene damage in his North Carolina community
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday for a first-hand look at Hurricane Helene's damage. Chris Moody, a reporter whose North Carolina community was ravaged by the storm, ...Yesterday -
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Yellow jackets swarm after North Carolina floods, prompting need for Benadryl and EpiPens
Flooding in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Helene has stirred up yellow jacket colonies. Health officials said they have purchased Benadryl and EpiPens.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
What to Know if You Were Planning to Visit Western North Carolina
Airbnb and Vrbo have activated emergency cancellation policies in the western part of the state and other areas of the Southeast affected by the deadly hurricane.Yesterday -
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When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley
Most of the deaths from Hurricane Helene occurred far from Florida, where the storm first made landfall. Experts say alerts and evacuation orders need to target inland residents too.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Aid Is Slow to Reach Some Latino Areas in Storm-Hit North Carolina
Language and other barriers are hobbling the flow of assistance to hard-hit communities where affordable housing drew growing numbers of Hispanic migrants.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Presidential race a toss-up in North Carolina survey
The 2024 U.S. presidential race is currently a toss-up in the battleground state of North Carolina, according to a new poll released Thursday. Both former President Trump and his election ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Trump says he'll travel to North Carolina next week
Former President Trump said he will travel next week to the battleground state of North Carolina as it grapples with rescue and recovery efforts following the destruction of Hurricane Helene. “Date ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Helene Destroyed a Town That’s the Source of Quartz for Most Tech Products
Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is known for producing the high-quality mineral used in most computer chips, solar panels and fiber optics. It was largely flattened by floods after the storm.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
How North Carolina Republicans Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene
Under pressure to control housing costs, Republican lawmakers rejected standards meant to protect against disasters, experts say.Yesterday - Republican Party -
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Two more storms gain strength in Atlantic following devastation of Hurricane Helene
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more tropical cyclones growing stronger in the Atlantic on Thursday.Yesterday -
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Biden deploys more troops to North Carolina for Helene recovery
President Biden is touring damage from Helene in Florida and Georgia Thursday after ordering 1,000 U.S. troops to help those impacted in North Carolina. Many residents there are still without ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Western North Carolina was hailed as a ‘climate haven.’ Hurricane Helene shows it’s not so simple.
Western North Carolina, and specifically the Asheville area, had been considered a possible refuge from the impacts of climate change, but it is now suffering some of the worst devastation from ...2 days ago -
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Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
The counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene were also those with the lowest levels of flood insurance protection.2 days ago