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Helene's Aftermath - 96 Hours in Asheville

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  • @highlyprotected1
    @highlyprotected1 หลายเดือนก่อน +342

    I am an insurance adjuster in NC. I have been hearing these stories for days… exhausted from the mandatory overtime hours we have had to put in to be available to help those in need. I cried at least several times per day the first few days and then I felt numb. The fear and devastation in their voices, the relief they felt from finally being able to reach out to speak to someone, and finally the strength it took for them to describe the horrific event they survived when many people close to them did not has changed me forever. It has changed my outlook on life, the gratitude I have and show daily, and the dedication I have for my job. It saddens and frustrates me that I cannot help everyone but I can do my part to be present and available to help each individual I can. I am in awe of how the community has come together and I am so very proud of NC. The state in which I was born and raised my entire life in. I pray that your livelihood will soon be returned to some semblance of comfort and normalcy and I pray that you have peace and protection until then. ❤

    • @yvonnerahui8729
      @yvonnerahui8729 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      You're doing well..keep it up..stay strong. Pray God bless you throughout to keep being the blessing you are!

    • @200cdl
      @200cdl หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      And then you deny their claim.

    • @corneliaengland4008
      @corneliaengland4008 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      @@200cdlwas that necessary…..no❗️

    • @StephanieCarlton-v8e
      @StephanieCarlton-v8e หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@200cdlPeople like you hasn't learned anything from this. Grow up

    • @mirrrstery
      @mirrrstery หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@200cdlshe doesn’t have that much power keyboard warrior, chill

  • @Jaxxie1981
    @Jaxxie1981 หลายเดือนก่อน +351

    Seeing people who have lost everything still selflessly serving their communities is so beautiful.

    • @noeleneroodt783
      @noeleneroodt783 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      What amazing people ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @Flo1918
      @Flo1918 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @Jaxxie1981....this is when you see friends come to help, a good lunch made of canned food...it feels like the best lunch..I just hope they find everyone safe...❤

    • @greg4876
      @greg4876 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Some people have amazing hearts ❤

    • @johenderson7786
      @johenderson7786 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That is America...not just United States.

    • @christip20
      @christip20 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And then there’s our Federal Government, who’s “lost everything” (that wasn’t stolen or given away) and is STILL not helping……

  • @lolawolfe707
    @lolawolfe707 หลายเดือนก่อน +430

    I’m here in Lake Lure NC and I have to say this is the best coverage I’ve seen so far. I cried and then smiled many times. I am so grateful for my life and my family. Volunteering has helped me and the ppl who are serving are helping us all heal. My heart goes out to all my neighbors in WNC. Yes, we are all neighbors here, to love and help one another. Let’s do what we can for each other. Thank you for this video and each story and person you chose. Thank you from my heart for telling our story well.

    • @jillgebauer1292
      @jillgebauer1292 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      How can I help from WV? What do you and everyone need? I'm in Fairmont and can try to coordinate getting you supplies via the fire department. What? Say it and somehow I will get it!

    • @jillgebauer1292
      @jillgebauer1292 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Also, I'm off work November 21 for a week. If you can use help and I can get thru, PLEASE let me know! It's not much but I'm praying as well.

    • @slaw8609
      @slaw8609 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Can I ask you what you mean by "the best coverage" ?

    • @krystalharris4484
      @krystalharris4484 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Me too
      United, we stand divided.We fall.This is what America is all about communities.Churches family friends strangers all coming together.
      God bless you all...

    • @Dawn-v7h
      @Dawn-v7h หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Im in Lake Lure as well. I agree that getting out and us helping each other has been the best for starting healing. I have been so amazed and humbled by the huge outpouring of love, and support we have received in our community. Its been overwhelming, and beautiful. I've never seen in my 41 yrs of life, people come together as they have now during this. Thank you everyone.

  • @KeithReinsmith
    @KeithReinsmith หลายเดือนก่อน +111

    Outstanding reporting. Your team did an excellent job of capturing the destruction and response associated with this incredible storm. In this time of so much division in our country, stories such as yours restore my belief in my fellow Americans. Well done! Keith, Denver, NC

  • @barbarawarren9443
    @barbarawarren9443 หลายเดือนก่อน +353

    I live here. Just got semi-stable internet and saw this. I sobbed, really, really sobbed, for the first time. So many people are still barely surviving, supressing emotion, and cannot even cry yet to let it out.

    • @KactusKM
      @KactusKM หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ❤❤❤

    • @Fiftyone50again
      @Fiftyone50again หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      I lived in Arden for 10 years and had to leave to take care of family. I have been trying to get my family back to Asheville area for the past 2 years and seeing this makes me miss that area even more. I may not have been born in that area but, it is home for me. Seeing this community come together and work their way through this tragedy shows how much pride and love the citizens of WNC have for their region.

    • @MarkEast-f9q
      @MarkEast-f9q หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hickory area here.... thinking about y'all a lot the past 2 weeks. Keep your heads up and know that there are a lot of people praying for you.

    • @leehedderwick3399
      @leehedderwick3399 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      So very sorry for all you are ALL going through 😢

    • @hollyp9811
      @hollyp9811 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I’m still praying for you all. 🙏🏻

  • @laurieoken1051
    @laurieoken1051 หลายเดือนก่อน +158

    The entire country should see this video. People would change their lives and come together with unity in their community!

    • @christip20
      @christip20 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      That’s exactly what they ARE doing & what they ALWAYS do in times like this. Think about WHO was paid to help and DID NOT!!! Think about WHO this doesn’t bother----

    • @brandeehilbert4113
      @brandeehilbert4113 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@christip20 He didn’t even know about NC and then Milton happened and it almost felt like NC was being forgotten on the media. …… I just seen a clip of Biden calling Kamala the president. She’s definitely not there either. They are both poisonous ☠️ 🥶 people

    • @Athena-le7rm
      @Athena-le7rm หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes, this needs to go viral!

    • @claymonsterpottery
      @claymonsterpottery หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They would wish too but it’s more challenging in big cities.

    • @elijahleak8817
      @elijahleak8817 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God don't like ugly. Everything happens for a reason

  • @RossWilliamsDC
    @RossWilliamsDC หลายเดือนก่อน +296

    In North Asheville, being well above the river, we were spared the worst. We had lots of big trees and power lines down, roads blocked, and loss of all services, but this amazing community has rallied and pulled together. I know all of my neighbors so much better now, as we have come together to share food and supplies, haul water for those who can't, clear trees, etc. The nearby JCC pool is giving away pool water for dishes and bathing. Many are using the local creeks. We have repurposed the water in our cold plunge for the same purposes and the flood water in our basement has come in handy for flushing toilets. Drinking water is available free all over the place. All in all, we are mostly just inconvenienced and are trying to not have survivor's guilt after seeing how so many have lost so much in the River Arts District, Biltmore, Swananoa, Black Mountain, and on and on. Thank you for your very well-done video. We still feel blessed to live in this amazing place and community. Oh, and did I mention. We moved here from Key West, FL to get away from hurricanes. Ha ha.

    • @FizzledDreams11
      @FizzledDreams11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      😭😭 I'm so glad everyone is coming together. I haven't been able to get in touch with everyone, my friends I've known since teen years. I heard from them the day after but not since. So worried but I'm so glad everyone is helping each other ❤❤❤

    • @j_rainsgoat3929
      @j_rainsgoat3929 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Did they predict the hurricane and flooding days before it hit?

    • @jimkaregeannes9002
      @jimkaregeannes9002 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@j_rainsgoat3929 I believe the National Weather Service in Greenville SC advised "catastrophic" flooding the day before it hit. It wasn't just Helene. There was 8 inches of rain the day before the hurricane arrived

    • @catfish24
      @catfish24 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Stay safe my friend.

    • @priscilla.colburn444
      @priscilla.colburn444 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@j_rainsgoat3929suspicious ?

  • @Deadly_Nymphology
    @Deadly_Nymphology หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I live in Fairview right down Cane Creek. I’ll never forget the sound of the trees snapping in the wind. The rushing water carrying homes and cars away. I had to hike miles through the trees to rescue my family. We went days trapped after the storm with no way to the outside world. Bodies in the trees and power lines. The sounds of helicopters flying overhead all day. The sounds of chainsaws in the distance. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen up here. Hell on earth.

    • @belindal4472
      @belindal4472 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      God Bless you! I can’t imagine what you’ve been through and are still experiencing. I pray that your life returns to what will most likely be a new normal. 🙏🏼❤️

  • @juneladd1912
    @juneladd1912 หลายเดือนก่อน +245

    One way that all Americans can help support some of these small communities is to visit them after they are back up and running again. We have a huge country. Take the time to visit and support every inch of it. Don't spend your money going to other countries and fancy Beach resorts in Mexico, or lavish Big cities in other countries, instead take your families, your children and Grand children to some of these beautiful small mountain get-a-ways. They are so full of beautiful people, history, and Natural beauty. The food is freshly made, good home cooking in many places, and the hiking trails and camping, or little cabins in the woods are amazing...Let's keep our money at home, here in America and support the people and businesses of these communities. Help them regrow and rebuild...They are very proud people who want and need a hand u, not a hand out...Working together as Americans I know we can help our fellow man get back up on their feet and live great lives once again...Remember, this could have happened to u, and it still could, so help support each other in times of need. Show your Patriotic American side. We have a wonderful country, get out and see it..I've seen 46 of our 50 states...Support our Americans first, Always.

    • @lynm1789
      @lynm1789 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The US governement robbed me so bad it caused me to not be able to afford to live in the USA. The US government needs to reimburse the retired worker slaves who paid exorbitant taxes for decades which left the retired slaves broke. They need to confiscate the oligrachs Billions like Elon Musk instead of robbing the retired slaves.

    • @ddellano7273
      @ddellano7273 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Bravo well said. Once back up I will visit every inch as you so brilliantly pointed out.
      In the meantime I will be there to volunteer with Samaritan’s purse.

    • @tdw64
      @tdw64 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Wow. All need to hear your words.

    • @Large011
      @Large011 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@ddellano7273 Right on ✌️

    • @Rekles
      @Rekles หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I will absolutely do what you suggest see you all soon!! Good luck, prayers to all

  • @kbophoto
    @kbophoto หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Abby! Excellent reporting. I've watched tons of coverage of everything going on in NC, and this is it. This is what people need to see! So upsetting, but so uplifting without politics and all the other stuff involved. Thank you!

    • @LordLOC
      @LordLOC หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes, this. I'm so exhausted from being recommended TH-cam videos about this nightmare - only to be watching said video and get told how Biden sucks and Harris sucks and Trump is the only savior we need (or vice versa in some instances). It's so nice to just see news coverage without any spin - even if it's heartbreaking and hard to watch.

    • @schuermanndc
      @schuermanndc หลายเดือนก่อน

      This reporting is definitely Pulitzer Prize worthy. Great reporting.

  • @cassiemerritt5099
    @cassiemerritt5099 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    I have lived in Fairview NC my entire life. This community truly comes together in times of need like this one, and we all pull together and come through stronger than before. It's going to take a very long time to get things back together. And we will deeply miss those we lost, God bless their families. Hug you're loved one's a little tighter tonight bc everything can change in the blink of an eye.

    • @Polimorfismo2085
      @Polimorfismo2085 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Qué bonitas palabras y amor ❤️ a su comunidad ❤❤❤

  • @bradleymesser3587
    @bradleymesser3587 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    This is by far the best coverage of our beloved WNC that I have seen. To my knowledge, our local news station hasn’t done a thing to tell the stories of our friends and neighbors. I am a local small business owner and a lifelong resident of Candler, NC. We, along with many others have been doing everything we can as a business and a family to help as many people as we can. I have been amazed at how well our communities have come together and helped one another. We will persevere, we are the tough mountain people you have read about in the history books!! I tip my hat to you my dear, and thank you for listening to our mountain people!!

  • @Pohleece222
    @Pohleece222 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    This is what makes America GREAT!

    • @yvonnerahui8729
      @yvonnerahui8729 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Every country is the same with such tragedies..people getting out & helping others..communities there doing what ever they can for themselves & each other. No country is greater or better in such times..some just have more people around who are able that's all.

  • @alexandramoody5529
    @alexandramoody5529 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    Swannanoa resident here just wanted to say this was really really well done. ❤️❤️ Thank you.

    • @pamelagruno9722
      @pamelagruno9722 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I Was born In Asheville,I am In Michigan buy I lived In Swannanoa also,I left In 1973,after I Graduated From Charles D Owen In 1972,I lived;Near The Beacon Blanket Factory,They Had a Upper Villge,lower Villiage,Where House Were built,I Haven't been There In Year's;I lived On Bee Tree Rd,also,I Worked at McDonald's On Tunnel Road,Asheville,lived In Biltmore,With my Friend,Sherry Kirby,Then I Came To Michigan but spear alot Of Time In In Swannaoa,God Bless!!❤

  • @RUNNOFT71
    @RUNNOFT71 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Whoever does y'all video editing and putting this video together, needs a raise! Great work.

  • @kevinhoskins7842
    @kevinhoskins7842 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    Excellent reporting. I had no idea of the devastation in Asheville or Western NC for that matter. I didn't see any National news mention of the impact on Asheville but I could have missed it. Hurricane Helene was much more damaging than I realized. My thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted. Asheville will rebuild and recover from this tragedy. The folks in North Carolina are resilient.

    • @janetsthomas
      @janetsthomas หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It was all over the national news. But then I followed it because I have family there.

    • @RunninQHsRock
      @RunninQHsRock หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@janetsthomas It was on for 5 minutes, lied about federal response and went on to the next shiny thing.

    • @breakthroughwithdr.d
      @breakthroughwithdr.d หลายเดือนก่อน

      The national news supressed this story, I saw two snippets with almost no coverage, and they were bragging how FEMA was writing checks for $750... laughable. Meanwhile they give checks to Ukraine citizes for 170 billion dollars! NEVER FORGET KAMALA HARRIS DID THIS WITH HER VOTES.

    • @1blastman
      @1blastman หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Times like these reveals the true character of our nation. Just like Katrina revealed the character of people in South Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast, WNCers are showing the world what Americans are truly made of: character, grit and determination. Keep on coming back!
      God Bless y'all!

    • @1blastman
      @1blastman หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@williamlyons3947 So where do you live? How immune are you to natural disasters?

  • @Tina_at_Tiny_Ducks
    @Tina_at_Tiny_Ducks หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    Real reporting! Thank-you! This is Heartbreaking! Never Forget!

  • @brownnzenn
    @brownnzenn หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I live here in Asheville as well. I'm born and raised here in Asheville. It's hard to see it all on a daily basis. I have shed tears so many times. Community support from us all has been joyful. We all need to continue to stick together. Please continue to share our stories.

  • @maureenwright5151
    @maureenwright5151 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    From Australia … thinking of you all … be safe in the aftermath and stay positive.

  • @JustinDOehlke
    @JustinDOehlke หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Thank you all so much for making this video!

  • @AnnBoyd-g2v
    @AnnBoyd-g2v หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    Thank you so much for actual journalism!

  • @bettybrandi5348
    @bettybrandi5348 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    This video just makes your heart feel so good. God IS with us!
    Blessings to ALL. ♥️🙏😇

    • @1blastman
      @1blastman หลายเดือนก่อน

      And those people are with God.

  • @michaelp8856
    @michaelp8856 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    thank you WBIR for showing this

  • @luke7750
    @luke7750 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This is the best coverage video I’ve seen and I’ve been in biltmore/ swannanoa area since the Friday of the storm. Everyone needs to see this. Thank you

  • @marilynwade7136
    @marilynwade7136 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    Thank you for this indep respectful compilation of events that occurred in the Ashville community. It's an excellent representation of the level of humanity we as citizens have. ❤❤❤

  • @Karma_is_my_boyfriend
    @Karma_is_my_boyfriend หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Best coverage I have seen so far. The journalist was very caring and lots of emotion. I am here in east Tn. I visit Asheville many times a year. What has happened in this area devastating beyond what any can imagine unless you’re here. There are so many communities destroyed in both NC and TN. I know people here in east TN who went to NC to help. It’s not just neighbors helping neighbors, it’s states helping states. This is what America is. We help each other in a time of need.

  • @darlene4232
    @darlene4232 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    Thanks for doing this it shows how much people are coming together and not fighting that means alot ❤

    • @washonmontgomery946
      @washonmontgomery946 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Black Americans aren't coming to together with y all

  • @cristeem1835
    @cristeem1835 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    WNC resident here- well done ❤

  • @danakembel1645
    @danakembel1645 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Thank you for this segment! Excellent reporting!

  • @debc4917
    @debc4917 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I feel so sorry for these people. I lived through Hurricane Sandy in Long Beach, NY. I know how hard is is to bounce back from this. It took many people over 10 years to get insurance to rebuild their houses up on foundations. SOME are still rebuilding. My school was moved to Jamaica, NY for 3 months. I definitely plan on helping out!

    • @yvonnerahui8729
      @yvonnerahui8729 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And..we the onlookers carry on our daily lives..hopefully with prayer on our lips.
      I guess the was the same for Ashville even a month ago..watching things unfold elsewhere..then disasters upon them.
      No one could foresee this.
      I've listened to a programme on y/tube called Redacted about weather manipulation..stuff been going on for sometime now apparently..could this have been OR is totally nature??

    • @mithrandirstormcrow4952
      @mithrandirstormcrow4952 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@yvonnerahui8729 Totally natural

  • @InlogixEnterprises
    @InlogixEnterprises หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Outstanding reporting, thank you.

  • @barbnorton
    @barbnorton หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautifully done. Thank you. I’ve lived in Asheville for 41 years. It is a special and sacred place. I don’t know how to explain to my friends and family what this is all like. So many don’t understand the depths of the destruction all around us. There are no restaurants, parks, trails, or schools to go to for relief. There is no drinkable water, with the exception of the amazing donations. People from all over the USA are here helping us. We are all so deeply grateful. We have learned, seen, and felt each other’s love, caring, compassion and concern for each other. That’s what really matters. We are a strong people. WNC a will be better than you could ever dream. 🙏🏽💕

  • @amywc5309
    @amywc5309 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Both so tragic and incredibly uplifting. Thanks for this report.

  • @ruth370
    @ruth370 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This is so heartbreakingly and beautifully expressed. I am so sorry for the loss and struggle you all are facing. Me, my family, our neighborhood and central NC have and will continue collecting donations, bringing/sending donations, volunteering. You are not alone, you won't be left alone, or forgotten. We love those hills and the people in them. You are our friends, our family, and our neighbors, we will keep helping until it is done. Right now in this moment I am sending love, prayers and positive energy to you and all of WNC.

    • @yvonnerahui8729
      @yvonnerahui8729 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Beautiful comment. I do believe the heart of people here have the love of Jesus in them.
      Blessings from NZ. Parts of our country know what this County(& other ones) are going through.

  • @kymbartley8104
    @kymbartley8104 หลายเดือนก่อน +84

    Made me cry. My heart goes out to you Asheville. I donated money cause even if I'm not there, I want to help. We all do. Sending LOVE ~

    • @barbnorton
      @barbnorton หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you. 🙏🏽💕

    • @ziziroberts8041
      @ziziroberts8041 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah. Me, too. I'm in Florida. I didn't give a dime to any political campaigns. Their advertising costs aren't my problem.

    • @Melissa-pt2ik
      @Melissa-pt2ik หลายเดือนก่อน

      I called the Samaritan purse today and I talked to a sweet lady named Lee and she lives in Boone North Carolina and she just thanked me for wanting to help and the only way I felt like I could help was to donate money and I specifically said that I wanted it to go to North Carolina and to the people that need it to help them out and I pray that Jesus Christ knows what and why I donated the money and that was to help I just felt so moved by God to do that so I donated what I felt like I could afford and to say God Bless all of you in North Carolina and the disaster victims

    • @bigaaron
      @bigaaron หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      KEEP DONATING YALL

    • @evbryans9709
      @evbryans9709 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bigaaron To Whom????

  • @tennesseenana4838
    @tennesseenana4838 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The entire US, in fact the world, should pay attention to how the wonderful and caring people in NC are coming together and helping each other. This is not a one-day thing, it's continuing day after day after day and people are being helped in numerous ways. This video is both heart breaking at what has happened to them, but also full of the hope and caring they are giving to each other. I'm sure this same thing is going on in many other small communities that were devastated by Helene. This is how our great country was built hundreds of years ago - people helping people and doing whatever needed to be done!

  • @kellyrankin9145
    @kellyrankin9145 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    I’m in central NJ where communities all around me are collecting donations to send down. I imagine other states are doing just the same. It’s heartwarming to see the people of our nation run to help in such devastation. My heart breaks for the folks who lived through this disaster and lost nearly everything. I sincerely hope the news will continue to monitor the progress of cleanup and eventual rebuilding of the towns affected by the floods… we’re all rooting for the towns and town folks!

    • @levans3447
      @levans3447 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you !

  • @syenejasmin8443
    @syenejasmin8443 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    This might win an Emmy. Thanks for this

    • @LordLOC
      @LordLOC หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Certainly up for a possible Pulitzer, though I don't think they can win an Emmy? I could be wrong though. Either way, this is an incredible video I found thanks to TH-cam recommending it this morning. I'll be sharing it with everyone I know. Going from crying to smiling in seconds, it's hard but it's needed.

  • @GLN14659
    @GLN14659 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Amazing coverage and hope!

  • @yvonnechastang7646
    @yvonnechastang7646 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    you captured more than any main stream media. Thank you, this should be shown to many people!!

  • @kelliajackson7
    @kelliajackson7 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    This is so sad! I can't even put how I feel into words. I am from central Ga and we got hit pretty hard by this storm in my area but no where near like this. I have visited these areas all of my life. The mountains of north Ga, NC. and TN have been my favorite vacation place all of my life. It is so sad to see this and know its all destroyed. It just breaks my heart. I have been praying for these communities and the residents and i will continue to pray.

    • @priscilla.colburn444
      @priscilla.colburn444 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kelliajackson7 So TRUE. I think God is it OFFERING us a BETTER place VERY soon.🙏

  • @brianmarshall636
    @brianmarshall636 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Americans helping other Americans regardless of race or ethnicity. This is what makes America great and strong. People who lost everything and are volunteering to help their fellow community members.

    • @scncrealty
      @scncrealty หลายเดือนก่อน

      We've been volunteering since day 1 in Columbus and opened up a "mission" right away. One thing I noticed for 3 weeks was that one of two people walked through the door: those who needed help, & those who wanted to help. No political, economical, of ethnic division lines at all. Americans helping Americans.

  • @M00Nature
    @M00Nature หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Beautiful documentary and so inspiring. Thank you for putting this together!

  • @carolheitmann7489
    @carolheitmann7489 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I live in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, but my son and daughter-in- law live in Asheville. This video is hands down , the best video that shows good old fashioned neighbor helping neighbor that built this country. And your reporting is the best!!! Bravo!

  • @lildavidjax
    @lildavidjax หลายเดือนก่อน +221

    Thank you for showing what mainstream media IS NOT!

    • @Victorseafog
      @Victorseafog หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      You mean WBIR 10, NBC is not main stream media? Learn something new everyday even if it’s wrong.

    • @pdxincanada143
      @pdxincanada143 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      This literally is NBC news.

    • @nikkimendoza2720
      @nikkimendoza2720 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      It’s on all the news what are you talking about

    • @jenricardo9905
      @jenricardo9905 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      The others may not understand what you are saying but I get it, it’s the amount of coverage this particular show was able to show us and not just tiny clips.

    • @lildavidjax
      @lildavidjax หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@jenricardo9905 Thank you. That was what I was meaning. Only tiny clips here and there.

  • @jamesmarshalla9333
    @jamesmarshalla9333 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I can’t even comprehend the amount of devastation this hurricane has done to North Carolina and Tennessee! Seeing these people coming together trying to assist with what they have to rebuild! This is the true America I belong to!

  • @Mangolite
    @Mangolite หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hurricane Helene was far more devastating than the Blizzard of ’93. I remember being stuck in Asheville for work during the blizzard, but within a day or so, I was able to make it home down the mountain. With Helene, though I was fortunate to be safe at home in the foothills, Western NC will always be scarred by the destruction left in its wake.

  • @kevinc6164
    @kevinc6164 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much for helping the world understand the devastation in our beautiful mountain home. We are in tears, but you did a good job helping the world understand. No one seems to “get it” that you can’t run from landslides and collapsing wet mountains.

  • @marthareynolds7747
    @marthareynolds7747 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As an Asheville resident, thank you for seeing us❤

  • @SarahStuff-p5u
    @SarahStuff-p5u หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for shining a light on this wonderful community 💖

  • @retiredcatlady
    @retiredcatlady หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Beautiful coverage. Ty WBIR and Abby

  • @diannadima7082
    @diannadima7082 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is the American way. Not division or hatred. Love your neighbor like you love yourself. That's America and our way. We wont go back!

  • @Fuphyter
    @Fuphyter หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you so very much to all volunteers helping. The devastation from Helene was horrendous from Florida up. My son lives in Asheville. I didn't hear from him for 3 days and was worried sick. He and his girlfriend are thankfully fine. He couldn't believe how bad it got.

  • @inFlorida
    @inFlorida หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Praying for NC,TN 🙏
    And thank you for sharing this amazing journal. ❤️‍🩹

  • @angieengle7064
    @angieengle7064 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Its truly disgusting how this is not on the news everyday and not headline. I thought we where Americans and we cared for one another. The news was really failed this Country eapecially in the last 8 years. How can they even sleep good at night known all the heart ache that ia going on. What about the children who lost everything also. Thanks for this news showing this atleast.

    • @davidrogan1292
      @davidrogan1292 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If it was a Joe state they would have got loads of help. It's disgusting how they see some states as less.

    • @glendamc6040
      @glendamc6040 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The last four years

  • @kerryheyer8672
    @kerryheyer8672 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for documenting what has happened here. The opening scenes are less than a mile from my home. This has been a horrible tragedy but has also renewed my faith in people and made me love my community more than ever.

  • @breeking3333
    @breeking3333 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Asheville, you’re strong and inspirational. We will be back to visit (from VA). 😊Bless you and stay strong.

  • @junecoulthard8942
    @junecoulthard8942 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This was done with great respect for these People. 😢 Can't help but cry when you see what everyone has gone through, their whole lives ripped away within seconds and then to see everyone helping any way they can is just incredible. Thankyou, very well done. ❤

  • @jtempleton1465
    @jtempleton1465 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone. We must keep our fellow citizens in our thoughts and prayers. ❤🙏🌈

  • @being2107
    @being2107 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Seeing this community pulling together, I will continue to donate.

  • @Horsy2345680
    @Horsy2345680 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This is heart breaking, this area is absolutely beautiful.. breaks my heart to see this. Prayers for Asheville and the families and living beings affected by this :-(

  • @chrischarlescook
    @chrischarlescook หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Superb reporting. This is a historical document that needed to be made. Bravo👏👏👏

  • @SCORPIUSANCTUM
    @SCORPIUSANCTUM หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you for this insightful, heartbreakingly beautiful, emotional coverage... our hearts go out to everyone impacted. Hope to help in the recovery

  • @MrMountainMan
    @MrMountainMan หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I live here in WNC and this storm was the worst, but has brought out the best in the community coming together to help each other out. God bless WNC and it's people as rebuilding will take a long time.

    • @Bird1964
      @Bird1964 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I wish you and everyone involved, blessings towards your future. 😊

  • @1949LA-ARCH
    @1949LA-ARCH หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for your coverage 😊excellent news about the hurt in these people. This is a community coming together.

  • @manonkay
    @manonkay หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you so much for going and reporting all of this. It shows the truth of what happened and what is happening. Beautiful reporting. It all is so heart breaking. But I know God works out things like this for good.

  • @jeannebeck7443
    @jeannebeck7443 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Stellar reporting! Thank you!

  • @sherirex7177
    @sherirex7177 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    So much love to all of you struggling through this catastrophic event.

  • @williamwalker1277
    @williamwalker1277 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Abbie and the people at WBIR, much appreciation and love to you and WBIR people for the good job you guys have done. My heart crys for the families and the loved ones that are still missing.

  • @angelacaradonna8630
    @angelacaradonna8630 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Please share this video so people can know what's going on here. It's devastating and beyond comprehension. People have also been coming together to support in so many ways. Asheville 💔

  • @Nolesgrl24
    @Nolesgrl24 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I live one and a half hours from where the storm hit. It’s so easily could’ve been us. The way the community is supporting each other and helping everyone is amazing! May the Lord give you all strength to make it through the days ahead. ❤

  • @manonkay
    @manonkay หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Wow the clearing of the bridge with the van under it and the bank is wonderful. What an awesome job you guys. Praying that God will give you the physical strength you need. I know He will give it to you. He gives it to me when i ask for it.

    • @melindasmith3713
      @melindasmith3713 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They did it for their own community ...their selves .

    • @ronniebattle1310
      @ronniebattle1310 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jesus Encounter Ministries TH-cam channel++

    • @lastvestiges
      @lastvestiges หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@melindasmith3713 Well yeah, self-sufficiency and self-preservation have been part of the driving force behind our evolution as far back and beyond of human history. What's so wrong about that?

    • @melindasmith3713
      @melindasmith3713 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lastvestiges nothing

  • @ElderBill
    @ElderBill หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is what life is all about. Love, kindness, generosity of spirit. What an incredible documentary ! thank you.

  • @elmariejansen-kl4vc
    @elmariejansen-kl4vc หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    You are an example how we all should be. God bless you. We still pray for you all.

    • @ronniebattle1310
      @ronniebattle1310 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jesus Encounter Ministries TH-cam channel++

  • @jmmisionmundial
    @jmmisionmundial หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for your hard work to bring this video. Thank you.

  • @stevemurray1340
    @stevemurray1340 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    This is extremely saddening to watch my heart goes out to all the families

  • @matthewgarcia9502
    @matthewgarcia9502 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful documentary, thank you for making this and sharing the struggles and resilience of the Asheville people!! Much Love ❤

  • @pennywiseportions5155
    @pennywiseportions5155 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love and prayers to all of you in Asheville. May God bless you as you continue to help each other. You folks are inspiring!

    • @bryanlosen3262
      @bryanlosen3262 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless them? Really? God just wiped out their community. No one more dumb than a Christian who thinks God answers prayers.

  • @loribureman1261
    @loribureman1261 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am a former resident of Asheville & still have friends there. This is a great video, thank you ❤

  • @bilinasmini3480
    @bilinasmini3480 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I appreciate your thoughtful and independent compilation of Ashville community events. It's a great illustration of the degree of humanity among us as citizens.

  • @tommielourogers4327
    @tommielourogers4327 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job, showing how a disaster can show you what people’s real character actually is!!! When I lived in Knoxville WBIR was the only station I watched for local news, because while everyone else was happy to show all of the bad news and how terrible people are, I could always count on WBIR to show that there is also good in people and to find the angle in a news story that brings Hope! The very BEST local news station I have ever seen! Always made me feel glad and grateful to be living in East Tennessee!

  • @olives2426
    @olives2426 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    heartwarming❤ we’re in Franklin NC and we’re spared.
    don’t let the hard days win❤🙏🏻

  • @Cracker78
    @Cracker78 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great reporting on the people surviving the disastrous flooding caused by hurricane Helene.

  • @Dawn-v7h
    @Dawn-v7h หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I just visited there and spent most of today viewing the damage and wow these videos and images we are seeing are no where near capturing the pure outright, total destruction that is really in Asheville. Its devastating. Totally devastating

  • @smj.mp4
    @smj.mp4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I really appreciate this report. I went to Asheville 6 months ago and so many of the places I visited are either severely damaged or gone. I remember thinking Chimney Rock was so beautiful and I envied the people who lived there. I wonder about all the people I met and it bothers me that I’ll probably never know how they’re doing.

    • @champievlogs
      @champievlogs หลายเดือนก่อน

      same. I was at Chimnye Rock last fall....fell inlove with it. Ate the best lamb chops from a restaurant by the creek that is no completely gone. So sad!

  • @beverlyrobertson6796
    @beverlyrobertson6796 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    GOD BLESS YOU ALL,
    THANK YOU FOR GETTING THIS OUT.❤

    • @ronniebattle1310
      @ronniebattle1310 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jesus Encounter Ministries TH-cam channel++

  • @fifthwallradio5477
    @fifthwallradio5477 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for not forgetting Helene.

  • @michellehunter5745
    @michellehunter5745 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Thank you for this great story of how bad these communities were affected, and how they are coming together. My heart is breaking for my fellow southerners/ Americans. I will continue to pray and do everything I can to help. We will not forget any of ya’ll. ❤️

  • @gordonclark1581
    @gordonclark1581 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a great production: Impactful, compassionate, truthful, even uplifting. I'm an Ashevillian. We need all the help we can get. This was a wonderful addition.

  • @theresaannparker3117
    @theresaannparker3117 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am praying, and I am so sorry I can't come help. I am in Upstate South Carolina. Keep your faith and know that we, the American people, are watching and praying 🙏. God keep you and bless each and every one of you.🙏🫂💔

  • @gidgetfox8638
    @gidgetfox8638 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Im just over the mountains in Greene County, TN from Asheville. We ride our Harley threw all these places that was damaged. Our town was also forever changed but not as bad as Asheville. We are all mountain strong! God be with us all! I love East Tennessee & Western North Carolina. ❤

  • @karinlarsen2608
    @karinlarsen2608 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I'm blown away that the entire nation isn't watching what's going on here and how you folk are doing for each other. ❤
    Our authorities could be coming in to help. It's why we pay tax
    We need to vote leaders who'll take care of our own, ahead of foreign countries.

    • @Lauren-i8i
      @Lauren-i8i หลายเดือนก่อน

      👏👏😘. SAY IT LOUDER FOR PEOPLE IN THE BACK!!!

  • @wandastills3442
    @wandastills3442 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for making this video. It was so well done and is a great tribute to the great strong people in our beautiful mountains I sm proud to call home

  • @SooperTrooper100
    @SooperTrooper100 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Good reporting.

  • @edgarchegwin961
    @edgarchegwin961 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Abby, I myself am a hurricane survivor from the monster cat 4 hurricane Andrew way back in 1992, and the brutal cat 3 hurricane Wilma in 2005, both of them in the area of Miami-Dade county if the state of Florida. I can tell you the images shown in this video are very similar from the ones from the disaster we experienced in the aftermath of both hurricanes above mentioned. I believe everything in life happens for a reason and even though we not always understand why they happen we just have to be resilient and get the best out even of a horrifying experieince like the one you have just been through. Your community will eventually be rebuilt from the ashes and life will go back to normal, I have no doubt in my mind about that, but most imprtantly, I am pretty sure that many people up in western NC will never be the same again after such event in thier lives. My prayers and best wishes are with all of those still recovering from the damage caused by the loss of property and lives due to the impact of huricane Helene in ther communities.

  • @kdow
    @kdow หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    As sad as it is to see all of the destruction, it does my heart so good to see people taking care of each other.

  • @kathyputman5160
    @kathyputman5160 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent coverage!! Award deserving at a time its really needed! Time and energy well spent!! Thank-you!

  • @pineychristian
    @pineychristian หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This was hard to watch without coming to tears. Its heart breaking to see people lose everything and not knowing if your loved one survived. God bless those communities and the relief efforts that continue

  • @Sundance1987
    @Sundance1987 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yes, outstanding reporting; especially showing the tragic and the compassionate, courageous nature of humanity. from North Central Florida now and had resided in Ashe County, NC in 1980s

  • @bettinanstevens9259
    @bettinanstevens9259 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My heart goes out to all of those involved. It's such a blessing to see so many people stepping up to help each other.
    FEMA's new camouflage is OUTSTANDING!!! I didn't even see them. Unless you are part of the disinformation and did a really good job editing all their hard work and help out.