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North Carolina CEO uses personal helicopter to save 11-day-old baby from remote area ravaged by Helene

October 23, 2024

North Carolina CEO uses personal helicopter to save 11-day-old baby from remote area ravaged by Helene

Zeb Hadley, a private helicopter owner and CEO of National Coatings, ended up saving an 11-day-old baby who was born prematurely just before Hurricane Helene struck.

Captain rescued after surviving Hurricane Milton inside cooler: boat owner

October 22, 2024

Captain rescued after surviving Hurricane Milton inside cooler: boat owner

The Coast Guard rescued the captain of the "Capt. Dave" boat following Hurricane Milton. The ship's owner, Steven Hawley, indicated that the captain survived in a cooler box.

Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood

October 22, 2024

Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.

Potential health benefits of vetiver oil in aromatherapy, according to an expert

October 21, 2024

Potential health benefits of vetiver oil in aromatherapy, according to an expert

Essential oils like vetiver are used in diffusers, body oils and more for potential health benefits. It's important to exercise caution when using vetiver or other oils.

Floating energy platform could change way you get power in future

October 21, 2024

Floating energy platform could change way you get power in future

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how NoviOcean's hybrid platform uses wind, solar and wave power to generate clean energy.

Cuban power plant failure leaves millions in the dark in island-wide outage

October 18, 2024

Cuban power plant failure leaves millions in the dark in island-wide outage

Millions of Cubans were left without power on Friday after a failure at a power plant, the communist government said.

Helene 'like a bomb went off': Florida Rep Kat Cammack details severe hurricane damage

October 18, 2024

Helene 'like a bomb went off': Florida Rep Kat Cammack details severe hurricane damage

Florida Rep. Kat Cammack said that her district has suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helene, including "astronomical" agricultural damage and more.

Charity hopes western North Carolinians not be forgotten during 'long, complicated' Helene recovery

October 17, 2024

Charity hopes western North Carolinians not be forgotten during 'long, complicated' Helene recovery

While some western North Carolina towns are welcoming visitors, others are still trying to help their neighbors recover from the Hurricane Helene devastation.

Western North Carolina mountain towns open for business, seeking tourists following Helene

October 17, 2024

Western North Carolina mountain towns open for business, seeking tourists following Helene

Business owners in western North Carolina are calling for tourists to visit the area following the devastation Hurricane Helene left behind weeks ago.

Supreme Court to allow Biden admin power plant climate standards to remain in place – for now

October 17, 2024

Supreme Court to allow Biden admin power plant climate standards to remain in place – for now

The Supreme Court declined an emergency request to block Biden administration climate standards on power plant emissions.