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Relief elusive as Hurricane Helene cripples Carolinas
In Asheville the Johnson family and neighbors endure outages since Helene struck September 26 as a Category 4 hurricane. Duke Energy projects restoration by Sunday for many, but hardest-hit areas may wait weeks. tens of thousands lack electricity while water supplies fail and repairs require rebuilding washed-out roads and new poles. Local officials warn recovery spans days to weeks with hospitals, schools, and businesses affected.
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Asheville
N.C
Julianne Johnson
Helene
Johnson
Duke Energy
Florida
Buncombe County
Carolinas
Georgia
Poweroutage
North Carolina
Bill Norton
Norton
South Carolina
Dominion Energy
Swannanoa River
David Martin
Duke
Martin
Sue Riles