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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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  • July 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    July 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E197 - 57m 46s

    Wednesday on the News Hour, the family of a Palestinian American killed in the West Bank by Israeli settlers speaks out about his death and the escalating conflict. Rural public media stations face an uncertain future as the Trump administration moves to slash funding. Plus, Canadian tourism to the U.S. drops dramatically in the wake of harsh rhetoric from President Trump.

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