LND topic: len page 231

len

Floodwaters Ravage Asheville's Historic Heart

October 3, 2024

The impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville's Biltmore Estate and surrounding village is a sobering reminder of nature's power. As the storm churned through the Carolinas, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, the nearby Biltmore Village was among the areas hardest hit. The once-quaint shops a

opinion

The Safe Haven for Our Future

October 3, 2024

As a nation, we've become all too familiar with the sound of gunfire and the sight of students huddled under desks. For many Minnesotan families, this is more than just a drill - it's a harsh reality that threatens to upend their sense of security. Governor Tim Walz's personal experience with his so

technology

Biden heads to Carolinas and Harris to Georgia to view Hurricane Helene damage

October 3, 2024

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to take separate tours on Wednesday of the catastrophic damage resulting from Hurricane Helene, from which at least 150 people have died. Biden is expected to visit North Carolina and South Carolina days after the storm swept through Flor...

nation

Tennessee investigating plastics factory after workers trapped by Hurricane Helene floods died or went missing

October 3, 2024

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating allegations against an Erwin plastics factory where several workers died and some went missing after they were swept away by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene. The allegations involve Impact Plastics, where workers reported being denied the chan

nation

WATCH: Harris delivers remarks on recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene in Augusta, Georgia

October 3, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris visited an emergency operations center in Augusta, Georgia, where she sat for a briefing and thanked assembled officials for "doing God's work." Harris is in the state to get an up-close look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. Harris told the emergency worke

business

Levi's: A Mix of Highs and Lows

October 3, 2024

Levi Strauss & Co. is facing an interesting mix of successes and challenges. Their iconic jeans and athleisure line, Beyond Yoga, are doing incredibly well. But there's a hiccup with their khaki brand, Dockers. Sales have taken a 15% nosedive, which isn't great news for the company. To deal with thi

environment

Swannanoa's Recovery: A Community United

October 3, 2024

Imagine a tiny mountain town, 20 miles east of Asheville, suddenly turned upside down. Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Swannanoa, with floodwaters reaching heights of at least 10 feet in some spots. The Whitson Avenue Bridge, which crosses the Swannanoa River, collapsed under the sudden down

politics

Rebuilding Together: A Look at Hurricane Helene's Aftermath

October 3, 2024

Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the southeastern United States. With over 160 lives lost and countless homes destroyed, communities faced enormous challenges. But amidst the chaos, something incredible happened—people came together like never before. Neighbors who once waved from

politics

The Political Storm: Hurricane Helene and the Battle for Support

October 2, 2024

When Hurricane Helene hit Georgia and North Carolina, it wasn't just homes that were destroyed. The storm turned into a political fight between the Biden-Harris administration and former President Donald Trump. Trump claimed that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp couldn't reach President Joe Biden for hel

entertainment

Model's Hurricane Video: Funny or Disrespectful?

October 2, 2024

Have you ever seen someone try to be funny in the middle of a disaster? That's what Skyler Simpson, an OnlyFans model, did during Hurricane Helene. She filmed herself walking through flooded streets in Tampa, Florida, wearing a pink bikini and holding an umbrella that kept getting blown away by stro