Helene relief needs far more federal and state support
Nathan Ramsey argues Western North Carolina has received substantial FEMA and state funds but lacks direct grants for homeowners private roads and small businesses. He urges a new federal disaster package and flexible state aid to cover uncompensated losses and sustain local governments amid widespread destruction from Hurricane Helene.
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Court orders sale of Shepherd memorial park assets after counsel withdrawal
The court-ordered sale follows Melody Shepherd and her firm winning permission to withdraw amid a breakdown in communication and conflict of interest. Net proceeds go to Melody Shepherd after debts and fees, with a minimum bid set between 900,000 and 1.4 million dollars. The sale, overseen by Hendersonville auctioneer Mark White, includes cemetery grounds and equipment, with history tracing Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors to 1903.
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Tom
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Thomas Shepherd
Main Street
M.M. Shepherd
North Carolina
Thomas
William
Henderson County
Thomas Redmond Shepherd
the Funeral Home
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