Helene in Swannanoa: Community rallies together amidst …
Sep 30, 2024 · People are getting back and forth using a small footpath that was once the side of the bridge. Swannanoa is experiencing “total devastation” and the “community is destroyed,” according to Swannanoa Fire Chief Anthony Penland.
Black Mountain NC News
Black Mountain NC News - blackmountainnews.com is the home page of Black Mountain NC with in depth and updated Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley NC local news. Stay informed with both Black Mountain NC news as well as headlines and stories from around the world.
Black Mountain, Swannanoa flooding: water distribution, …
Sep 30, 2024 · Helene: Black Mountain, Swannanoa distributing water, food amid 'devastation'. The town of Black Mountain is in recovery mode following Helene's making's landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida and bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Western North Carolina the night of Sept. 26 into the morning of Sept. 27.
Helene in Swannanoa: Residents want more government aid
Oct 2, 2024 · Swannanoa residents living 'day by day, hour by hour' after Helene. SWANNANOA – Noe Ramos didn’t get much sleep the night of Sept. 26. He works in information technology and was on-call that night, trying to help as Helene was sweeping across the Southeast.
Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance forms in wake of Helene's …
Oct 12, 2024 · Swannanoa groups form new coalition in wake of Helene. Having a place to share information, including where to find resources, led to a new coalition among Swannanoa community groups, joining the community council, FANS, the Friends of Grovemont Park and the Friends of the Swannanoa Library.
Black Mountain Helene: Communications down, water system not …
Sep 28, 2024 · The town said to call 828-250-6670 for welfare checks, fallen trees in roadways, closures and non-emergency concerns. For emergencies, call or text 911. Black Mountain’s water system is also non-operational, according to the posted update.
Volunteer-led organization brings aid to Swannanoa Valley
Oct 15, 2024 · Using the Starlink internet device on the helicopter, the neighborhood was able to connect with their loved ones, letting them know they were OK. Once Smith knew his family was safe, he and his fiancé started making supply runs from Greenville back to …
Swannanoa Welcome Table closes, continues legacy - Black …
Oct 7, 2022 · Now, after the congregation has been shut down by the WNC Conference of the United Methodist Church and the building sold, Swannanoa Welcome Table has been forced to close its doors permanently. Robert Randolph was the head of the board of the Swannanoa Welcome Table when it closed.
Montreat urges residents to leave until conditions improve post …
Oct 2, 2024 · Montreat Police Captain Tim Bradley told Black Mountain News that nearly 75% of Montreat residents had left as of the morning of Oct. 2. While power and water were still gone, some cell service had resumed operation in the town, though it was inconsistent.
Black Mountain residents come together after Helene flooding
Oct 1, 2024 · Helene in Black Mountain: 'Neighbors helping neighbors' as more aid comes in. As Black Mountain continues to recover from Helene, the community is rallying together. Homes have been impacted across the town, but neighbors …