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David Jackson on Hurricane Helene's Devastation in Boone and Watauga County

David Jackson on Hurricane Helene's Devastation in Boone and Watauga County

WPTF Afternoon News · WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680

October 1, 20245m 49s

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Western North Carolina is grappling with widespread devastation following Hurricane Helene, with flooded roads, disrupted services, and forced evacuations in Boone. Appalachian State University canceled classes, and emergency personnel are struggling to assess damage in Watauga County due to poor road conditions. David Jackson, President of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, who has lived in Boone for nearly 30 years, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the catastrophic damage and the ongoing recovery efforts in the High Country.