Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented destruction in the Appalachian region of North Carolina and Virginia; Heavy rains washed away homes and businesses and caused more than 225 deaths nationwide. One of the most famous destinations in the tourism-dependent region is the Blue Ridge Parkway, and recent photos released by the National Park Service show the extent … Read more
The Kingsport Fire Department (KFD) announced a happy ending for a dog lost in Tennessee during Hurricane Helene. On October 2, KFD's Technical Rescue Team, along with the Murfreesboro Police Department, found a pit bull named Athena trapped in a tree 20 feet above the ground. Conveniently, it was one of the police force's canine … Read more
The National Hurricane Center issued a dire warning about Hurricane Helene on Thursday, advising residents in affected areas that “this is not a survivable event.” Forecasters believe Hurricane Helene will reach Category 3 or 4 levels before making landfall Thursday evening; Hurricane-force winds (defined as sustained gusts of 74 mph or greater), as well as … Read more
Hurricane Helene continues to move through the Gulf of Mexico and continues to strengthen as it nears Florida's Big Bend region. If you're flying into the area during a storm, you may want to check your flight status. “Helene looks likely to be at or very close to Category 4 strength when it makes landfall … Read more