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Asheville mayor on what North Carolina needs as flooding recovery process begins

Hurricane Helene could turn out to be one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S. More than 150 people are confirmed dead and hundreds more are still missing. Historic flooding nearly washed some towns away in western North Carolina. The city of Asheville is facing destroyed water lines, road closures and lack of basic supplies. Geoff Bennett spoke with Mayor Esther Manheimer.

Asheville mayor on what North Carolina needs as flooding recovery process begins

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