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2 weeks ago |
benton.org | Will Atwater
When Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina, tens of thousands of residents were left without electricity for days and even weeks. In Hot Springs, flooding forced the shutdown of the Marshall Substation. But Hot Springs was more fortunate than most. In 2023, Duke Energy had installed a microgrid of solar panels and lithium-ion batteries to restore power quickly in case of emergency. The system went live on Oct 2, only five days after the storm.
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2 weeks ago |
dailyyonder.com | Will Atwater
This story was originally published by North Carolina Health News. When Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina, it downed power lines, leaving tens of thousands of residents without electricity for days, even weeks. Duke Energy reported “severe” infrastructure damage, including submerged substations, thousands of downed utility poles and fallen transmission towers. The company also noted that mudslides, flooding and blocked roads hampered efforts to quickly restore power.
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2 weeks ago |
northcarolinahealthnews.org | Will Atwater
The Town of Spruce Pine Wastewater Treatment Plant processes sewage from thousands of customers, including residents of the town and surrounding areas. Once cleaned, the water is returned to the North Toe River, which typically flows languidly westward.
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3 weeks ago |
northcarolinahealthnews.org | Will Atwater
When Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina, it downed power lines, leaving tens of thousands of residents without electricity for days, even weeks. Duke Energy reported “severe” infrastructure damage, including submerged substations, thousands of downed utility poles and fallen transmission towers. The company also noted that mudslides, flooding and blocked roads hampered efforts to quickly restore power.
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1 month ago |
northcarolinahealthnews.org | Will Atwater
On Saturday, March 15, volunteers gathered at sites like West Point on the Eno River, where cool temperatures and gray skies greeted them. Wearing neon-colored vests and armed with grabber tools and trash bags, they spread out — some working in small groups, others on their own — to collect litter.
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