Man accused of threatening FEMA workers in North Carolina

Man Accused of threatening FEMA workers in Western North Carolina.

EstherLizOctober 15, 2024October 15, 202402 mins

RUTHERFORD COUNTY N •C. ( WGHP)- A 44 year old Carolina man named William Jacob Parsons was arrested for allegedly threatening FEMA workers with an assault rifle while they were assisting Hurricane Helene victims in the area of lake lure and chimney Rock. The incident occurred in Rutherford County, prompting a temporary pause in FEMA…

Western North Carolina Roads Considered Closed, NCDOT Warns

DANIEL OLAFAMOYESeptember 29, 2024September 29, 202402 mins

NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has declared that all roads in western North Carolina are considered closed to the public as emergency operations continue due to severe damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. This announcement comes as officials work tirelessly to provide essential assistance and restore regional safety. According to…