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YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. — Emergency services and recovery operations continue in Yancey County as the community works to recover from the impact of Tropical Storm Helene. The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office is receiving extensive support from departments across the state, as well as from FEMA and the National Guard. Emergency services:The Yancey County EMS has ordered two ambulance strike teams, adding 10 Advanced Life Support (ALS) units to aid the county’s medical response. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital remains fully operational on generator power, and a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) has set up on-site to support patient care. Burnsville Health…

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Henderson County officials released key updates Wednesday evening as recovery efforts continue following the impact of Tropical Storm Helene. The county remains under a State of Emergency, with a curfew in place from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for the entire county. Resource Hubs:Starting Thursday, October 3, at 9:00 a.m., six Resource Hub locations will be open for water distribution and other supplies as they become available: Etowah Elementary: 320 Etowah School Road, Etowah, NC Rugby Middle: 3345 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC East Henderson High: 150 Eagle Pride Dr, East Flat Rock, NC North Henderson High: 35…

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a Wi-Fi and charging station has been set up for local residents experiencing service interruptions due to storm damage. Optimum has established a Wi-Fi trailer at 717 S Grove St., Hendersonville, NC 28792. The station provides free internet access and charging facilities for electronic devices. Authorities advise residents to check the accessibility of roads before traveling to the location, as some routes may still be impacted by storm debris and closures. For ongoing updates, residents are encouraged to follow the Henderson County…

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has released crucial information regarding ongoing recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which has left significant damage across the region. Urgent care services, food and water distribution, and shelter locations have been set up to assist residents affected by the storm. Medical services:Several Mercy Urgent Care locations are open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including in West Asheville, Weaverville, Brevard, and Waynesville. Novant Go-Health at 349 New Leicester Highway is also open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For emergencies, residents are advised to dial 911. Search and…

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Leniz Escobar, also known as “Diablita,” was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in federal prison for her role in the brutal murders of four young men by MS-13 gang members in a Central Islip park in 2017. Escobar, 22, was convicted of racketeering, including multiple murder charges, after luring five victims into a deadly ambush, four of whom were hacked to death with machetes and other weapons. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Breon Peace, announced the sentencing, emphasizing the severity of Escobar’s actions. “The defendant demonstrated her allegiance to the MS-13…

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 12-year-old Fredys Alberto Nunez, who was reported missing on Monday morning. Nunez, who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds, was last seen at 8 a.m. on September 30 in the Franklin area. He was wearing dark clothing at the time of his disappearance, according to police. Authorities are urging anyone with information about Nunez’s whereabouts to contact 911 or the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-887-6975. The department has shared details about the missing boy on social media, asking the…

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Kearah Lavender, who was reported missing on Wednesday afternoon in the Towson area. Lavender, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds, was last seen around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. She was wearing a beige sweatshirt and black pants, according to a statement from the Baltimore County Police Department. Authorities have issued a “critical missing” alert and are urging anyone with information on Lavender’s whereabouts to contact the department. Those with information are asked to call 911 or reach the…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced some heat during the recent vice presidential debate over claims he had made about being in Hong Kong during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. For years, Walz had stated he was present in the region during the massacre, but reports have since confirmed that he didn’t arrive in China until August, months after the events unfolded. When pressed about this during the debate, Walz admitted that he had misspoken and referred to himself as a “knucklehead,” acknowledging that he sometimes gets “caught up in the rhetoric.” Tim Walz is asked why he lied about his…

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Kearah Lavender, who was reported missing on Wednesday afternoon in the Towson area. Lavender, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds, was last seen around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. She was wearing a beige sweatshirt and black pants, according to a statement from the Baltimore County Police Department. Authorities have issued a “critical missing” alert and are urging anyone with information on Lavender’s whereabouts to contact the department. Those with information are asked to call 911 or reach the…

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Baltimore County Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Emily Nowicki, who was reported missing Wednesday afternoon in the White Marsh area. Nowicki, described as 4 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 105 pounds, was last seen around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. She was wearing a pink top and pink pajama pants at the time of her disappearance, according to a statement released by the Baltimore County Police Department. Authorities have classified the case as a “critical missing” incident and are urging anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact the department. The…