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.
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Mitchell Senior Center - Kathy Garland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:22
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Agriculture Disaster Crop Loss Program - Brandon Pitman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:12
The North Carolina General Assembly recently appropriated $300 million to aid in recovery from natural disasters in 2024 for farmers and agriculture producers in the state. Brandon Pitman, Mitchell County‘s Extension Dir…
The Report on Hurricane Helene - Mark Sudduth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:35
The National Hurricane Center released their report on Hurricane Helene a few days ago, and Mark Sudduth joins our program today to talk about its findings, including some surprises about the storm. He also shares his th…
Town Hall Meeting #4 - March 28, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:48
On the 6 month anniversary of Helene striking our area, Mitchell County Government held its fourth Town Hall Meeting to discuss where we are at in several areas of recovery. This podcast is the audio from the first segme…
Oliver Anthony Concert - Spencer Bost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:14
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Statewide Burn Ban & New County Burn Ordinance - Andrew Brewer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:38
North Carolina has a burn ban in place as of 8 AM Friday, March 21 due to dry, windy conditions. County Fire Marshal Andrew Brewer joins us to discuss the burn ban along with providing information about a new county ordi…
Town Hall Meeting March 27, 2025 - Kelly Jones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:39
Mitchell County Government will hold its fourth Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the former Bowman Middle School in Bakersville. Kelly Jones joins the podcast to discuss the…
VRC Move to Bakersville - Stephanie Pittman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:55
The Volunteer Resources Center is on the move from its location at the Mitchell Senior Center in Ledger to the campus of the former Bowman Middle School at 410 Mitchell Avenue in Bakersville. Stephanie Pittman, Director…
Spring Fire Season is Underway - Andrew Brewer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:37
We are squarely in the middle of one of the times each year that wildfires stand the greatest possibility of happening, and in 2025 that danger is multiplied tremendously with the downed trees and vegetation from Helene.…