Thoughts on Helene - Mark Sudduth

Thoughts on Helene - Mark Sudduth

Author: Mitchell County, NC Government February 3, 2025 Duration: 37:25
Helene’s wrath was surprising to many people, and Mark Sudduth who is a professional researcher of hurricanes and other weather, along with a serving as a reporter on Fox Weather, joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the storm. Mark’s parents, Doug and Billie Ruth Sudduth, lived in the Ledger area for 30 years, so he has been to our region quite a bit and has interest in what happened and in our recovery. The program is a bit long (37 minutes) but it is chock full of information on the storm through the eyes of a professional. Mark has several social media accounts where he publishes videos and other comments on weather. His handle on social media is @HurrianeTrack and you can find his work here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hurricanetrack   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HurricaneTrack   X / Twitter: https://x.com/hurricanetrack   Fox Weather: https://www.foxweather.com/

Tune in to We Are Mitchell for a direct line to the ongoing recovery efforts in the North Carolina mountains. This isn't just a series of official statements; it's a collection of conversations and reports from the ground, born from a partnership between Mitchell County Government and WTOE Radio in Spruce Pine. You'll hear interviews with the people coordinating relief, updates on infrastructure repairs, and stories from neighbors helping neighbors as they rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The focus is on delivering clear, accurate, and timely information to citizens who need it most, cutting through the noise to provide a reliable resource. Each episode of this podcast serves as a community bulletin, documenting the challenges and the resilience of Mitchell County in real time. By listening, you gain insight into the specific steps being taken to restore normalcy and the collective spirit driving the process forward. This is essential listening for anyone connected to the region, offering a sober yet hopeful narrative of recovery, straight from the source.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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New Life for Spruce Pine’s Market on Oak [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:14
Helene may have destroyed many businesses on Locust Street (Lower Street) in Spruce Pine, but four of them have moved into the former Market on Oak Building on Oak Avenue (Upper Street) and reopened to serve customers. O…
Donna Stafford - Helens Restaurant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:19
This episode is a sad one. We talk with Donna Stafford, the owner of Helens Restaurant in Bakersville. She shares a brief history of the restaurant that was originally started by Wylie and Helen Hobson in 1956 and has be…
Andrew Brewer - Check Your Heating Sources Before Winter Weather [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:39
With our first taste of winter weather on the way, keeping warm becomes a bigger issue for our residents. County Fire Marshal Andrew Brewer takes a few minutes to remind you that it’s a good idea to check out your heatin…
Jason Boyer - First Winter Weather of the Season This Weekend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:27
Our first winter weather event of the season will be arriving on Thursday as a strong cold front moves through the air, causing high winds that could down weakened trees and creating low temperatures with wind chill valu…
David & Tricia Niven - DT’s Blue Ridge Java [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:21
One of the stalwarts of Lower Street (Locust Avenue) in Spruce Pine for the past 24 years has been David & Tricia Niven and DT’s Blue Ridge Java in the Wylie Building. One of the most shocking images from the flood was t…
Alex Glover - The Geology of Helene [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:19
Local geologist Alex Glover joins us to talk about the changes Helene made to the geology of our region. From causing shutdowns of our mines and processing plants to major landslides and rerouting our rivers and streams,…
Town Hall Meeting - November 24, 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:46
Government representatives from Mitchell County, Bakersville, Spruce Pine, Mitchell County School officials, and utility representatives held a town hall meeting in Bakersville at the Bowman Middle School Auditorium. Her…

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