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Rebuilding Chimney Rock: Hurricane Helene’s Aftermath and Recovery [Ep. 532]
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When Hurricane Helene devastated Chimney Rock, NC, it left behind destruction—but also sparked a wave of resilience. In this episode, WCNC Charlotte’s Jesse Pierre joins us to share her powerful firsthand reporting from the ground. Hear the stories of loss, community strength, and the remarkable volunteers helping rebuild one nail at a time.
We discuss:
What Jesse witnessed while covering the recovery
Stories of residents who lost everything but never gave up
How volunteers from hundreds of miles away stepped in
The long-term challenges ahead—and the hope that remains
💬 Drop your thoughts and questions for Jesse in the comments below.
📺 Watch our past episode on Hurricane Helene’s broader impacts: [insert link]
🎙️ Subscribe for more stories that matter across the Carolinas.
📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join
🧢 MERCH: https://rstrm.io/e/YDmSpk
💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip
🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather
🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup
💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com
The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from the Carolinas, the show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
624 episodes
Manage episode 480013471 series 2560161
When Hurricane Helene devastated Chimney Rock, NC, it left behind destruction—but also sparked a wave of resilience. In this episode, WCNC Charlotte’s Jesse Pierre joins us to share her powerful firsthand reporting from the ground. Hear the stories of loss, community strength, and the remarkable volunteers helping rebuild one nail at a time.
We discuss:
What Jesse witnessed while covering the recovery
Stories of residents who lost everything but never gave up
How volunteers from hundreds of miles away stepped in
The long-term challenges ahead—and the hope that remains
💬 Drop your thoughts and questions for Jesse in the comments below.
📺 Watch our past episode on Hurricane Helene’s broader impacts: [insert link]
🎙️ Subscribe for more stories that matter across the Carolinas.
📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join
🧢 MERCH: https://rstrm.io/e/YDmSpk
💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip
🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather
🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup
💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com
The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from the Carolinas, the show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.
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