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A donation and resource center has been set up to support residents of southwest Virginia who need assistance due to Hurricane Helene.
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More than 120 people are now confirmed dead from flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, including 35, at this writing, in the Asheville, N.C., area.
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Virginia’s request for a federal emergency declaration related to damages from Hurricane Helene has been approved, supporting the counties of Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe and the City of Galax.
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Mint Springs Valley Park in Albemarle County is closed due to damage to the roadway near the entrance caused by severe weather and flooding associated with Hurricane Helene.
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This week’s “Street Knowledge” podcast on AEW opens with a segment acknowledging the tragic flooding down in Western Carolina, including Asheville, N.C., the home of AEW stars Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler and Adam Copeland.
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The City of Waynesboro reported Sunday that the Shenandoah Village Drive pump station is back online and is now operating at half-capacity.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited Southwest Virginia Saturday to assess damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
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The unexpected deluge of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Helene that fell on the area on Friday forced the South River out of its banks in Waynesboro for the first time since 2018.
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As the region prepares for possible rain and wind from the remnants of Hurricane Helene, AFP will aim to keep you updated.
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A flood warning has been issued and is in effect through 10:45 a.m. today for parts of northwest and western Virginia.
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