Helene Cast a Pall Over the Blue Ridge in Asheville
Camden South Carolina writer recalls Hurricane Helene’s reach from Asheville to the Midlands. The piece reflects on the Blue Ridge mountains, cooling air, and the emotional toll as waters rose in Asheville and nearby towns. It cites community grief and a historic link to the region’s railroad legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
S.C
Asheville
North Carolina
Blue Ridge Mountains
Deep South
Helene
Carolinas
South Carolina
Mark Edens
Blue Ridge
Swannanoa
Rhiannon Giddens
Swannanoa Tunnel
Asheville Junction
Western North
Asheville Vibe Sapped After Devastating Storm
Kathleen Parker recalls Swannanoa and nearby towns nearly destroyed by a storm. In Asheville the River Arts District and Marquee gallery complex were erased, with 240 artists, 23 warehouses, and a wide arts scene collapsing. Neighbors aid lingered briefly as power and water remain scarce, smells of mildew linger, and recovery drags on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swannanoa
Black Mountain
Ridgecrest
Old Fort
Asheville
River Arts
John
Blue Ridge
Letters to the editor guidelines for Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor with editing for brevity accuracy clarity and taste. Deadline for letters on the Nov 5 election is 5 p.m. Friday Oct 25. Include signature full home address and telephone for verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Telegram
Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Chroniclet.com
Cyber warfare and the fragile web of modern power
FBI Director Christopher Wray warns that cyber threats loom larger than conventional war, with over 1,000 cyber personnel nationwide and China leading global hacking. He notes potential cascades from dam gates to port cranes and undersea cables, and calls for deterrence through mutual disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher A. Wray
FBI
Wray
China
Pennsylvania Avenue
Agency
Barings Bank
London
U.S
Russia
Iran
North Korea
Silicon Valley
Bureau
Donald Duck Turns 90 Inspires Despite Mixed Birthday Buzz
A column notes Donald Duck’s 90th birthday alongside aging icons Jane Fonda Willie Nelson and contrasts coverage with Mickey Mouse. It reflects on public attention sparse for Donald, while praising the character’s enduring influence and humor amid modern media chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Fonda
Willie Nelson
Donald Duck
Jane
Willie
Donald
Mickey Mouse
ABC
Mickey
Anna Camp
Tony Hale
Sofia Carson
Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce
Beyoncé
NPR
New York Times
Times
Sissy
The
Mickey Mouse Club
Annette Funicello
Wikipedia
Duck
Homer Simpson
Almanac October 7 2024 highlights and facts
On October 7 2024 the almanac notes the 281st day of the year and 16th day of autumn. It lists notable birthdays including Niels Bohr Desmond Tutu Vladimir Putin Yo-Yo Ma Thom Yorke and Charles Woodson. It recalls Luna 3 transmitting images of the moon’s far side in 1959 and records the 222 0 score Georgia Tech beat Cumberland in 1916 as college football’s largest margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niels Bohr
Elijah Muhammad
June Allyson
al Martino
Desmond Tutu
Thomas Keneally
John Mellencamp
Vladimir Putin
Yo-Yo Ma
Simon Cowell
Thom Yorke
Charles Woodson
Lewis Capaldi
Georgia Tech Engineers
Cumberland College Bulldogs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kathleen Parker
Washington Post
Kathleenparker Washpost.com
Biden
Georgia
Gov. Kemp
Hurricane Helene
AID
George Win
George Wilf
Georgewill
Washpost.com
D.L. Stewart
Distew
Yahoo.con
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!