Hurricane Donors Advised to Support Experienced Charities

People who want to help with hurricane relief efforts are advised to support experienced disaster relief charities. The Morganton News Herald reports individuals who are looking to donate should watch out for newly created organizations that emerge.

Burke County Rescue Crew Waiting to Help Victims

A Burke County swift water rescue crew is ready to help citizens in eastern North Carolina. The 12 man team is waiting for an order from the western regional coordination center of Emergency Management. The News Herald

Caldwell County Largely Spared by Florence

Caldwell County was largely spared by Florence over the weekend. The News Topic reports the county did not have much flooding. Wilson Creek rose seven feet above its normal level but no homes were affected. Wind and