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02/11/2024

$$ savers during Thanksgiving/Christmas season! What's your best money saving tip for the season??!

01/11/2024

Happy ‘every bag of candy in the store is now 50% off’ Day! What’s your favorite candy?

31/10/2024

If you could be a super hero in real life – what would your super power be?!

29/10/2024

National Cat Day! Are you a dog or cat person?

27/10/2024

Tell us who invited you to church and how it’s made a difference in your life!

26/10/2024

Friends! If you are out and about serving your community today, where and when?!

23/10/2024

WNC was hit especially hard by Hurricane Helene.

We know God is faithful and He is working through each person and in their situation, but we also know we cannot forget our small towns and we must share their stories.

Yesterday, we prayed with folks in Burnsville, Spruce Pine and Swannanoa. Despite the utter devastation, these folks are so kind and so strong, their faith in Jesus remaining their rock.

Please pray for these communities, their people, the businesses and give as you’re able.

22/10/2024

Let's get political - candy corn, for or against? 😂

20/10/2024

Jesus tells us to love our neighbors - and we've seen a lot of that lately. How have you seen someone being a good neighbor the past couple of weeks?

19/10/2024

On Christ the solid rock I stand ❤️

18/10/2024

"We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him." 1 John 4:16

Text VERSE to 1-800-293-1069 to get it sent to ya!

16/10/2024

😂😂😂 little laugh for your day! - Tricia

16/10/2024

Time to praise! What is the Lord teaching you this week?

15/10/2024

💧💧💧Water Update 10/15 💧💧💧
Water is slowly being restored in parts of Buncombe County as crews work around the clock to return water to Asheville and surrounding communities.

Officials started to release water into a repaired bypass line from the North Fork Reservoir over the weekend.

Mayor Esther Manheimer said that as of Monday, Oct. 14, water has reached parts of downtown but not throughout the entire area.

The City of Asheville says heavy dirt and sediment have entered the water system due to broken distribution lines.

Officials ask all residents to flush their lines for about 15 minutes when their water comes back on. Those who currently have running water are reminded to only use it for flushing toilets, as it is not yet safe to drink.

The City of Hendersonville has announced that as of Saturday, Oct. 12, all of the city's water system has been sampled and it is confirmed to be safe to drink after Hurricane Helene damaged the system's operations, the city said in a release.

Some areas may have less-than-normal water pressure, however, the City of Hendersonville is aware of this problem and is working to restore it back to normal.

For the rest of the WNC Customers without water….
The water restoration is contingent on two important things happening:
1) completion of North Fork’s 36-inch bypass line rebuild which has been connected.
2) the ability to put water into the system. Pushing the sediment-filled water through our filters would damage them beyond repair, and set back the process.
The City is working with the EPA on turbidity-reducing measures. Once water is able to leave the North Fork, city crews will have to fill tanks, repair pipe leaks, and remove air locks from the distribution system. Mills River treatment plant, which serves South Asheville, is operating at normal output. While most of the service area has been pressurized, there are still pockets that have not received water service. Water Resources maintenance staff is working to bring water to the entire service area as quickly as possible. A boil water advisory remains in effect for those whose water has returned. We are also asking customers with water service to conserve it as much as possible. Water restoration will occur slowly and incrementally. As we have said from the beginning, full operation of the system could potentially be weeks away.

14/10/2024

"The refiner is never very far from the mouth of the furnace when His gold is in the fire."
Charles Spurgeon

13/10/2024

It's Pastor Appreciation Day! Let's make sure they know they're loved and prayed for! What is something your pastor does that goes above and beyond?

11/10/2024

Two weeks ago, our lives changed because of Helene. Tell us one thing that you miss about life before Helene and one thing God has taught you in the last two weeks.

11/10/2024

Jesus wept. John 11:35
✨

Even when we know God is good and His plans are the best thing for us, it can still be so very hard to feel it. Even when it hurts, His will is kindness towards us.

09/10/2024

✨Ways to Help✨

Samaritan’s Purse - Removal of personal property & furniture, flood cleanup, sanitizing with shockwave treatments, chainsaw work, temporary roof tarping. Free for those with little or no insurance. Call their Citizen Volunteer Coordinator at (828) 559-9731 to learn how you can help.

The Cove @ The Billy Graham Training Center will close for the next 30 days to help with disaster relief.

Lebanon UMC in Church Hill, Tennessee is working on assembling flood kits. These kits are distributed to those in Erwin and surrounding areas over 1,600 kits have been distributed so far.

Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church (TN) at 910 Hoback Street in Erwin is collecting donations for those impacted in Unicoi County (TN).

Every day from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (trash bags, batteries, medical supplies, etc.)

The Kingsport Family YMCA (TN) is open and letting anyone shower and charge their phones @ 1840 Meadowview Pkwy.

The Kingsport (TN) Fire Department Station 1 at 130 Island Street has been established as a collection point for flood relief donations. The collection point will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Brookstone Church is putting together serve teams, text RESPONSE to 828.518.2208 or HELENE to donate to relief funds

The Townsend / Great Smokies KOA @ at 7929 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882 (TN) collecting disaster relief items asking for water, snacks, cleaning supplies, rubber gloves, work gloves, personal hygiene items and any other donation items.

East Tennessee State University (Johnson City, TN) activated its Buccaneer Student Crisis Fund (BCSF) to aid students who have been impacted by historic flooding.Students who receive funds from the BSCF can use them to buy food, clothing, books and technology. The money can also be used by students to cover travel costs in emergency situations and pay for expenses like unexpected car repairs or rent if circumstances have made it difficult to do so. Any student enrolled in ETSU classes can request help from the BSCF. (423)439-4210

High Country Non Emergency Phone Number
828-268-6200

Boone Town Hall: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., hours subject to change.
828-263-4178

Appalachian Medical Reserve Corps Non-Emergency Call Center (for non-urgent inquiries and reports related to storm impacts): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., leave a message after hours.

828-262-2000 Appalachian State University’s Main Line: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U-Haul is offering free storage in selected areas affected by Helene. Check with your local dealer

Supply drive is set up at Fort Mill History Museum in Fort Mill SC during regular business hours (10a-4p) They are accepting water, basic hygiene items, electrolytes, diapers, wipes, etc.

Summit Pickleball Taking Any Donations / Drop Off / Distributing as needed Mainly supplying drop off points – Watauga High School / Wine to Water/

Donation Drop Point: Donations of essential supplies can be delivered to the Universal Advanced Manufacturing Center, located at 634 College Drive, Marion, N.C. The following are acceptable items: Drop-off hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.

Baptists on Mission - Volunteer form for Hurricane Helene - baptistsonmission.org/

United Way of East Tenn. Highlands

Tennessee Title Loans is accepting donations for people and animals affected by the flood until further notice at 601 West Market Street, Johnson City, TN.

Unicoi Co. Middle School: collecting dog food, cat food and crates

Southside Baptist Church (Erwin, TN): Food Donation drop-off and pickup.

Elizabethton, TN/Unicoi Co. TN. Drop offs:

Elizabethton Elk Lodge: Pick-up and drop-off of essential needs. 1000 N Sycamore Street.

Elizabethton High School is accepting blankets and pillows for its shelter.

A shower trailer is available at the TLC Community Center.

Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department on Hope Street near

Hunter Elementary School-- Food, Clothing, Hygiene Products

Asheville City has a donation drop off site at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville - formerly Asheville Civic Center - 9am-5pm at 87 Haywood St Downtown Asheville

Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church at 910 Hoback Street in Erwin accepting donations

Eagle Rock Church in Swannanoa is open for drop offs of donations of items for flood victims EAGLE ROCK CHURCH - 2176 US 70 -SWANNANOA NC

09/10/2024

God will meet you right there 🙌

08/10/2024

If you’re needing information on clean up or financial help right now ➡️

The Knox County (TN) Health Department and the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency have established a cleanup hotline (844)-965-1386.

The EPA is assessing possible water and soil contamination in the area. If you're unsure if your
well water is safe, boil it for at least one minute or use it only for flushing toilets.

Buncombe County has launched an online tool for residents to report storm-related issues by
uploading geotagged photos. These can include blocked roads, landslides and urgent needs for
evacuation, supplies or medicine. The photos will help emergency services respond faster.

The EPA is assessing possible water and soil contamination in the area. If you're unsure if your well water is safe, boil it for at least one minute or use it only for flushing toilets.

Apply for FEMA assistance: 1-800-621-3362

Samaritan’s Purse - Removal of personal property & furniture, flood cleanup, sanitizing with shockwave treatments, chainsaw work, temporary roof tarping. Free for those with little or no insurance. Visit Samaritanspurse.org or call 833-747-1234

DisasterAssistance.gov has forms you can fill out to apply for assistance, even the possibility of getting cost of groceries that were lost, reimbursed.

You can find more information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) page and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

07/10/2024

Happy Monday Afternoon. No matter where you are in your recovery, God's lovin' on you! Here is The Light On Recovery Care sheet publication for this afternoon. God bless you always!

Food & Water Distribution
Asheville/Waynesville/Weaverville
Cove Church in Mooresville, the Mooresville campus, has partnered with Samaritan's Purse and is a collection station Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the foreseeable future
A distribution center with supplies, hot meals and toiletries has been set up at Generation Church 218 Patton Cove Rd. Swannanoa, NC.
Home Instead will be giving free meals to families in need on Monday, October 7th at 12pm. Please come and partake with your families. 1550 Hendersonville road, Asheville
Pole Creek Baptist Church in Candler, NC - 10-5 daily - water, food, baby supplies and starlink wi-fi
Walmart and Sam's Club locations are providing free water and other amenities across WNC in the wake of TS Helene.
Revol Church on Beaverdam road. Has water, wifi, food, and essentials. They are also operating at the Dream Center at 95, Smokey Park Hwy and at Biltmore Baptist at 35 Clayton Rd, Arden
Bottled water distribution from Buncombe County at 9am. A day's worth of bottled water is the limit:
Estes Elementary (275 Overlook Rd, Asheville)
Sand Hill Venable Elementary (154 Sand Hill School Rd, Asheville).
North Windy Ridge
Fairview Elementary.
WNC Farmers market for food supplies today beginning at 8am.
Asheville Middle School, 211 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville food and water
Pack Square Park and Asheville Middle School for water.
Radiant Church at 3839 Sweeten Creek Road will be handing out supplies from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
First Baptist Church in Weaverville: Free meal opportunities starting at 1 p.m. (and continuing while supplies last). 63 North Main Street. Daily as possible.
Trinity of Fairview: 9-10 am for breakfast 5:30-6:30pm for dinner // All day food, water, baby supplies, batteries, etc.
Transylvania County
Canton (bring your own containers)
Eight Days of Hope is set up at 305 Silkwood Drive in Canton serving hot meals starting at noon daily. Meals can be picked up by anyone and distributed to people in need who can't come themselves. Or stop by yourself or with your family and enjoy something hot to eat! Plus a mobile shower bring your own towel.
Water distribution in Canton at the Canton Plaza @ 83 Plaza Loop off Clyde Highway & Maggie Valley Fire Department (2901 Soco Rd.
ALL Canton Trash Locations are OPEN in the area for Household Trash ONLY
Storm Debris in Canton (if any) asking you to leave it on the side of your property for pick-up later
Woodland Baptist Church - giving and receiving supplies with the following items Food, Clothing, Baby items, Cleaning Supplies, Water
DISTRIBUTION CENTER: handing out supplies at the International Paper Sports Complex at 305 Silkwood Drive in Canton, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
McDowell County/Marion
McDowellDistribution will take place daily from
10:00 a.m. until supplies last
4:00 p.m. until supplies last
Locations:
Woodlawn: Hicks Chapel Church, 6008 Hwy 221 N, Marion
North Cove: Former TJ’s, 8153 Hwy 221 N, Marion
Old Fort: 1 Water Street, Old Fort, NC
Dysartsville: Solid Rock Freewill Baptist Church, 7860 Hwy 226 S, Nebo
New Manna Baptist Church: 225 E. Court Street, Marion
Zion Hill Baptist Church: 1036 Zion Hill Rd., Marion
Grace Community hot meals from 11 - 12:30 and 4 - 5:30 this afternoon.
Water and supplies at West Court Baptist in Marion at 9am daily, all day
Garden Creek Baptist Church in Marion is open 24-7 for prayer, warm meals, water, diapers and wipes
Maple Ridge Baptist Church in Candler - 133 Medford Branch will continue with showers 10 to 6, supplies 1 to 6, meals from 4 to 6. This will happen through Wednesday 10/9.
Henderson County
County Distribution Centers open at 9AM.
Etowah Elementary @ 320 Etowah School Rd, Etowah
Rugby Middle School @ 3345 Haywood Road Hendersonville
East Henderson High @ 150 Eagle Pride Drive East Flat Rock
North Henderson High @
Mills River Town Hall, @ 124 Town Center Dr, Mills River, NC
Fletcher Town Hall @ 300 Old Cane Creek Road, Fletcher
Henderson County (other)
Transfer station will be open with normal fees
Recovery Information Line = 828-771-6670 (services questions, non-emergency info)
Macon County/Franklin
Spruce Pine
The Volunteer Fire Department is a drop-off location
Spruce Pine Hospital is set up as a medical locational
Sly Grog is serving meals from 2p to 7pm
New Covenant also has food
Madison County/Hot Springs
Madison County has resources at all fire departments as well as Marshall and Mars Hill Ingles
Burke/Morganton
George Hildebran Fire/Rescue: 7470 George Hildebran School Rd., Connelly Springs
Longtown Fire Department: 7765 South Mountain Institute Rd., Nebo
Enola Fire/Rescue: 2510 Enola Rd., Morganton
Ice
110 Bost Rd., Morganton in the old Kmart parking lot
160 Fiddlers Run Blvd., Morganton in the Fiddlers Run Shopping Center parking lot (Truck has not arrived as of 9 p.m.)
1911 Jamestown Rd., Morganton in the Brentwood Water Corporation office parking lot
Rock Church in Morganton - feeding 3pm to 5pm daily for food
Burke County Resources Burke County Volunteer Hotline - 828-764-7068 can help with finding resources
Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline - 844-965-1386
Showers and Charging Station:
Phifer Family YMCA is open from 5:30am-8pm for everyone (including non-members).
First Baptist Church Hildebran - showers, meals, shelter, charging station - 8831 Old NC Hwy 10 Hildebran, NC 8am - 8pm
Supplies:
Mission Church (Clothes and supplies) Breathe Yoga and Pilates (food and supplies)
Lake James Fire and Rescue (Water)
Zion Baptist Church (Water)
South Mountain Fire and Rescue (Water)
George Hildebran Fire and Rescue (Water)
Burkemont Baptist (Water)
Foothills Higher Education (has baby supplies wipes/diapers)
Morganton First Church of God (water and some meals)
Meals:
Morganton Pub - plans to host community potlucks nightly does have wifi and places to charge phones
The Rock Church 3pm-5pm To Go Plates Free Ice: 110 Boston Rd Morganton -
Old Kmart Parking Lot 160 Fiddlers Run Blvd.
Fiddlers Run Shopping Center Parking Lot 1911 Jamestown Rd.
Brentwood Water Corporation office parking Lot 2866 US 70 Morganton - Foothills Thrift store parking lot
Boone
Appalachian State University opening up their central dining hall to the community for food access
Mountaineer Ruritan Club: 1161 US-321, Sugar Grove
Meat Camp Baptist Church: 236 Meat Camp Baptist Church Road, Boone
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church: 1564 Silverstone Road, Zionville
A water distribution center has been set up at Watauga High School. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Pet Care Clinic of the High Country, at 1614 NC-105, Boone, has received temporary authorization from the USDA to provide the service for dogs and cats.
The Hunger and Health Coalition has insulin for those in need. "Please, if you can, bring a box/vial/anything with directions so HHC can appropriately dispense your insulin," it stated. 141 Health Center Drive, Suite C. For assistance, call 828-264-5212. It's open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
OASIS DV Emergency Line 24/loi765322q3e
Float Spa Resources: Showers M 1pm-4pm W 1pm-4pm
Daniel Boone Inn Down Home NC Resources: Water, House Supplies, Non Perishable Goods, Hot Meals 9:30am -6:30pm
Greenway Baptist Food Pantry Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm 3:45pm – 6pm
Pet Care Clinic ER clinic is currently open 24/7 Boarding available for cats and dogs Free food for dogs and cats Getting new vaccines soon Stray animals need to be turned in to the Humane Society
Samaritan’s Purse (located at Alliance Bible Fellowship) Disaster Relief/clean up only 833-747-1234 for Homeowners assistant
First Baptist Church – downtown Boone Baptist on Mission located for food distribution 12p-5p (M-Sun) Have MREs other food to distribute to stranded individuals (Emergency Services can pick up to distribute)
Watauga High School 2 Areas of campus for Water / 24/7 access to water 8 am - 6 pm Until out of supplies Contact : Scott Strikler 828-577-1625, Principal Being supplied by Summitt Pickleball on Industrial Drive
Watauga County Schools Info: Hardin Park will do free childcare at no charge for K – 6.
Community Care Clinic Free Medical Care, for no Insurance, Covid Test, No Vaccines – lost due to power. 9a-12n Monday – Thursday for now.
Hunger andHealth Coalition Monday – Friday 9 till 4
Insulin/ Epi Pens/ Pharmacy open Accepting donations – Distributing to include out of county in Ashe at distribution points mainly at fire departments Pet Food
Cornerstone Summit Water ,Food, Diapers, Dry Ice 10 – 7 Monday – Saturday
Perkinsville Baptist Church If you would like to volunteer, come to our facility 7:30-5 Mon-Sat. 274 Jefferson Road Boone, NC 28607 or fill out this form: baptistsonmission . org. If you have any needs large or small or know of any needs large or small, you can call 828-406-1146 to report these needs to Baptists On Mission who are organizing teams now.
Baptists on Mission Disaster Recovery 7:30 – 5:00 Monday thru Saturday Site Phone 828-406-1146 Assist homeowners with debris clean up , chainsaw, tree removal, mud outs Have a solar power device to run a community well if needed
Boone United Methodist Church Providing child care for Emergency / Essential personnel form 0-10 years old up to 100 children No cost – Lunch and snacks 8:30- 4 pm After 4 child care can be arrangedSamaritan Purse is using this as well Breakfast open to community 8 – 9 am Monday thru Friday Everyone and FreeDinner on Thursday from 5:15 – 6:30 free to communityBuckets with cleaning supplies open to everyone Future plans will be made on Thursday BooneUMC.org/hurricane-helene-resources
Hospitality House 828-264-1237 press 0 At capacity for housing Food Pantry from 12-4 / 7 days a week Accepting Donations and distributing supplies Blankets if needed Doctor Available on Monday and Wednesday (8-5) at 160 Den Mack Building near Hatchett Coffee
Valdese
United Baptist Church in Valdese, NC, located at 2683 Messer Road, has hot meals everyday from 5-7:30 pm. for pickup, dine-in or for those who are shut-in, delivery option if living in Burke County. For shut-in delivery call 828-879-8968 between the time of 2-4:30pm. Also they are giving out food boxes and cases of water for those in need. Later today they will have a camper or RV set up for those who need to take a hot shower.
Watauga County:
Plemmons Student Union on campus - Monday-Friday from 10 AM - 8 PM with showers, electricity, water, wifi and free supplies.
Hot meal sites, serving at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m daily until further notice.
Foscoe Christian Church: 8834 NC Highway 105 South, Boone, NC
Mountaineer Ruritan Club: 1161 US-321, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Meat Camp Baptist Church: 236 Meat Camp Baptist Church Rd, Boone, NC 28607
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church: 1564 Silverstone Rd, Zionville, NC
Yancey County
Spartanburg, SC
Two points of distribution open everyday from 8 to 8. Serving MREs and free water.
Duncan at 1875 East Main Street.
Campobello at 9070 Highway 11.
Tennessee
The Hendrix Student Center is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Snow Family Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Complex is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Greeneville (TN) - Mon/Wed/Fri from 3pm - 5pm
Marathon at Erwin Highway, 3685 Erwin Highway, Greeneville, TN
Camp Creek Volunteer Fire Department, 700 Greystone Road, Greeneville, TN
South Greene High School, 7469 Asheville Highway, Greeneville, TN
Caney Branch Volunteer Fire Department, 11423 Newport Highway, Greeneville, TN
SEPTER, 1230 Pottertown Road, Greeneville, TN
The Greeneville Municipal Airport, 246 Airport Road, Greeneville, TN
Can’t Get out (GReeneville, TN) DUE TO A MEDICAL CONDITION call the EMA office at 423-620-8775 or 423-620-8409.
Medications Assistance
Ashe County
CVS/Pharmacy: 2 Crescent Drive/PO Box 1701, West Jefferson, N.C. (336) 246-2790
Wal-Mart Supercenter Pharmacy: 1489 Mt Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, N.C. (336) 246-3119
Avery County
Banner Elk Pharmacy: 110 Park Ave, Banner Elk, N.C. (828) 898-4271;they are open until 3 p.m. daily.
Buncombe County
Mercy Urgent Care in East Asheville
West Asheville: 1201 Patton Avenue,8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., beginning Oct. 2
Weaverville: 61 Weaver Blvd,8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., beginning Oct. 2
Brevard: 22 Trust Lane, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., beginning Oct. 1
Waynesville: 120 Frazier Street, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., beginning Oct. 1
Oxygen tanks available at Asheville Blue Ridge Home Care office for patients to swap their tanks out
Go to Buncomberescue.org for welfare checks. They’re also taking donations to bring to people during welfare checks
The Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministries (ABCCM) Medical Clinic is accepting medication donations from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Novant Go-Health is open 9am-6pm at 349 New Leicester Hwy in Asheville
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 505 Smokey Park Highway, Asheville, N.C. (828) 667-5457
CVS/Pharmacy: 324 Long Shoals Road, Arden, N.C. (828) 654-0812
Pinnacle Apothecary:1388 Sand Hill Rd, Set 100, Candler, N.C. 828) 761-6244
PSA Pharmacy/Associated Pharmacy Services, Inc.: 2294 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. (828) 686-3804
Publix Pharmacy: 1830 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville N.C. (828) 274-6293 Their hours of operation are Monday. - Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Publix Pharmacy: 165 Weaver Blvd. Weaverville N.C. (828) 658-1053 Their hours of operation are Monday. - Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Walgreens: 2501 Hendersonville Road, Arden, N.C. (828) 684-5375 - CASH ONLY
Walgreens:1835 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, N.C. (828)274-7560- CASH ONLY
Wal-Mart Supercenter Pharmacy: 60 Airport Road, Arden, N.C. 828) 684-6803; their hours will be posted soon.
Wal-Mart Supercenter Pharmacy: 25 Northridge Commons Parkway, Weaverville, N.C. (828) 645-9071; their hours will be posted soon.
Wal-Mart Supercenter Pharmacy: 1636 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, N.C. (828) 333-9650; their hours will be posted soon.
Burke County
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 301 US 70 E, Valdese, N.C. (828) 874-2119
CVS/Pharmacy: 200 N. Green Street, Morganton, N.C. 28655, (828) 437-3141
CVS/Pharmacy: 200 US Highway 70a E, Hildebran, N.C. (828) 397-7479
High Country Community Health Pharmacy: 560 Malcolm Blvd Suite H-1, Connelly Springs, N.C. (828) 509-5000 Their hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Table Rock Pharmacy: 200 West Fleming Drive, Morganton, N.C. (828) 438-9355 Their hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wal-Mart Supercenter Pharmacy: G120 Morganton Heights Blvd., Morganton, N.C. (828) 433-8086 Their hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market Pharmacy: 1001 Green Street, Morganton, N.C. (828) 544-6119 Their hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the pharmacy is closed for lunch.
Clay County
Pharmacies
Walgreens: 44 Highway, 64 W, Hayesville, N.C. (828) 389-6343 - CREDIT/CASH
Graham County
Pharmacies
Walgreens: 219 Rodney Orr Bypass, Robbinsville, N.C. (828) 479-8791 - CASH ONLY
Haywood County
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 88 NC Highway 107 Sylva, N.C. (828) 586-3558
CVS/Pharmacy: 773 Russ Ave, Waynesville, N.C. (828) 452-2230
Publix Pharmacy: 124 Frazier Street, Waynesville, N.C. (828) 558-6211 Their hours of operation are Monday. - Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Tuesdays, the Publix Pharmacy will close at 8 p.m.
Walgreens: 590 Russ Ave, Waynesville, N.C. (828) 452-4211 - CASH ONLY
Henderson County
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 2001 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville N.C. (828) 693-7244
Pardee Rx: 1027 Fleming Street, Suite A, Hendersonville N.C. (828) 435-8142
Publix Pharmacy: 635 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville,N.C. (828) 393-6925
Jackson County
Pharmacies
Walgreens: 36 Sunrise Park, Sylva, N.C. (828) 586-8961 - CASH ONLY
Wal-Mart Supercenter Pharmacy: 210 Walmart Plaza, Sylva, N.C. (828) 586-0626; their hours will be posted soon.
Macon County
Pharmacies
Walgreens: 19 Sawmill Village Ln, Franklin, N.C. (828) 369-6644 - CASH ONLY
Wal-Mart Supercenter Pharmacy: 273 Commons Drive, Franklin, N.C. (828) 524-9311; their hours will be posted soon.
Madison County
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 191 Carl Eller Road, Mars Hill N.C. (828) 689-5757
Marshburn Medical Center: 590 Medical Park Drive, Marshall, N.C. (828) 689-7331
McDowell County
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 555 N. Main Street, Marion N.C. (828)652-4343
Polk County
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 333 W Mills Street, Columbus, N.C. (828) 894-8247
Rutherford County
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 111 S. Main Street, Rutherfordton, N.C. (828) 287-4227
Hardin's Drug Store: 720 South Church Street, Forest City, N.C. (828) 245-7274
Hardin's Drug Store: 1281 US Hwy 221A, Forest City, N.C. (828) 657-5353 Their hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Walgreens: 121 Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton, N.C. (828) 286-9133 - CREDIT/CASH
Wal-Mart Supercenter Pharmacy: 197 Plaza Drive, Forest City, N.C. (828) 287-2824; their hours will be posted soon.
Swain County
Pharmacies
Walgreens: 50 Highway 19, Bryson City, N.C. (828) 488-6677 - CASH ONLY
Transylvania County
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 371 Asheville Highway, Brevard, N.C. (828) 883-3132
Metcalf Compounding Pharmacy: 50 Asheville Highway, Brevard, N.C. (828) 883-9000) Their hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wal-Mart Pharmacy: 177 Forest Gate Drive, Pisgah Forest, N.C. (828) 885-7904; their hours will be posted soon.
Watauga County
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 2147 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, N.C. 828) 262-0900
Publix Pharmacy: 1620 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, N.C. 828) 278-6164 Their hours of operation are Monday. - Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Tuesdays, the Publix Pharmacy will close at 8 p.m.
Greenville, SC
Bon Secours Arena is set up for medical response
Wilkes County
Pharmacies
CVS/Pharmacy: 40 Sparta Road, North Wilkesboro, N.C. (336) 667-0900
CVS/Pharmacy: 1320-6 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, N.C. (336) 838-5194
Wal-Mart Supercenter: 1801 US Highway 421, Wilkesboro, N.C. (336) 667-4337; their hours will be posted soon.

Donations/Volunteers/Helpers:

Samaritan’s Purse - Removal of personal property & furniture, flood cleanup, sanitizing with shockwave treatments, chainsaw work, temporary roof tarping. Free for those with little or no insurance. Visit Samaritanspurse.org or call 833-747-1234
The Cove @ The Billy Graham Training Center will close for the next 30 days to help with disaster relief
Lebanon UMC in Church Hill, Tennessee is working on assembling flood kits. These kits are distributed to those in Erwin and surrounding areas over 1,600 kits have been distributed so far.
Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church (TN) at 910 Hoback Street in Erwin is collecting donations for those impacted in Unicoi County (TN). Every day from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (trash bags, batteries, medical supplies, etc.)
The Kingsport Family YMCA (TN) is open and letting anyone shower and charge their phones @ 1840 Meadowview Pkwy.
The Kingsport (TN) Fire Department Station 1 at 130 Island Street has been established as a collection point for flood relief donations. The collection point will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Brookstone Church is putting together serve teams, text RESPONSE to 828.518.2208 or HELENE to donate to relief funds
The Townsend / Great Smokies KOA @ at 7929 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882 (TN) collecting disaster relief items asking for water, snacks, cleaning supplies, rubber gloves, work gloves, personal hygiene items and any other donation items.
Sam’s Club has four charging stations on Patton Ave in Asheville
Tesla chargers available at the Asheville Outlets at 800 Brevard Rd
East Tennessee State University (Johnson City, TN) activated its Buccaneer Student Crisis Fund (BCSF) to aid students who have been impacted by historic flooding.Students who receive funds from the BSCF can use them to buy food, clothing, books and technology. The money can also be used by students to cover travel costs in emergency situations and pay for expenses like unexpected car repairs or rent if circumstances have made it difficult to do so. Any student enrolled in ETSU classes can request help from the BSCF. (423)439-4210
High Country Non Emergency Phone Numbers
828-268-6200 Boone Town Hall: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., hours subject to change.
828-263-4178 Appalachian Medical Reserve Corps Non-Emergency Call Center (for non-urgent inquiries and reports related to storm impacts): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., leave a message after hours.
828-262-2000 Appalachian State University’s Main Line: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
U-Haul is offering free storage in selected areas affected by Helene. Check with your local dealer
Supply drive is set up at Fort Mill History Museum in Fort Mill SC during regular business hours (10a-4p) They are accepting water, basic hygiene items, electrolytes, diapers, wipes, etc.
Summit Pickleball Taking Any Donations / Drop Off / Distributing as needed Mainly supplying drop off points – Watauga High School / Wine to Water/
Samaritan's Purse - Volunteer to help Samaritan's Purse in the recovery efforts. - Visit samaritanspurse.org 833-747-1234
Mcdowell County Volunteer Line:Call our Citizen Volunteer Coordinator at (828) 559-9731 to learn how you can help.
Community worship and prayer service this Sunday, october 6 at 11am at Mears Stadium at Mars Hill University - hosted by Brookstone Church, all churches are invited to be part of this service
Donation Drop Point: Donations of essential supplies can be delivered to the Universal Advanced Manufacturing Center, located at 634 College Drive, Marion, N.C. The following are acceptable items: Drop-off hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
Baptists on Mission - Volunteer form for Hurricane Helene - baptistsonmission.org/
United Way of East Tenn. Highlands
Tennessee Title Loans is accepting donations for people and animals affected by the flood until further notice at 601 West Market Street, Johnson City, TN.
Unicoi Co. Middle School (TN): collecting dog food, cat food and crates
Southside Baptist Church (Erwin, TN): Food Donation drop-off and pickup.
ElizaBETHton, TN/Unicoi Co. TN. Drop offs:
Elizabethton Elk Lodge: Pick-up and drop-off of essential needs. 1000 N Sycamore Street.
Elizabethton High School is accepting blankets and pillows for its shelter.
A shower trailer is available at the TLC Community Center.
Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department on Hope Street near Hunter Elementary School-- Food, Clothing, Hygiene Products
Asheville City has a donation drop off site at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville - formerly Asheville Civic Center - 9am-5pm at 87 Haywood St Downtown Asheville
Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church at 910 Hoback Street in Erwin accepting donations
Eagle Rock Church in Swannanoa is open for drop offs of donations of items for flood victims EAGLE ROCK CHURCH - 2176 US 70 -SWANNANOA NC
i-phone charging behind Tractor Supply at 14 Monticello Road in Weaverville.
Locate Family/Friends
Buncombe County register of deeds has created a form and service to help you find and connect with residents of Buncombe county… find it at buncombeready.org or call 828-820-2761 to leave a voicemail
If you are trying to connect with loved ones may call NC 211 (or 1-888-892-1162 if calling from outside the state) to report missing loved ones
Tennessee: Those who wish to report missing individuals believed to be in areas across East Tennessee that have been affected can contact 1-800 TBI-FIND.
Use your Facebook check in feature to let others know you are safe
You can also report yourself safe to the Red Cross calling 1-800- RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Only use 911 for life-threatening emergencies so the lines remain open for critical situations.
Clean Up Help
The Knox County (TN) Health Department and the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency have established a cleanup hotline (844)-965-1386.
Apply for FEMA assistance: 1-800-621-3362
Samaritan’s Purse - Removal of personal property & furniture, flood cleanup, sanitizing with shockwave treatments, chainsaw work, temporary roof tarping. Free for those with little or no insurance. Visit Samaritanspurse.org or call 833-747-1234
DisasterAssistance.gov has forms you can fill out to apply for assistance, even the possibility of getting cost of groceries that were lost, reimbursed
Cell Service
Verizon set up emergency communications centers in Asheville
First Baptist Church
Groce United Methodists
South Center Elementary.
OnStar has activated CRISIS MODE in-vehicle Wi-Fi to hurricane impacted areas (no charge)--Chevy, Buick, GMC, Cadillac
Cycle your phones frequently
Verizon AND AT&T are waiving domestic call/text/data usage for customers in most affected counties in North & South Carolina for a limited time.
Downtown Asheville YMCA has wifi outside
Ferguson YMCA in Candler has wifi outside
Corpening YMCA in Marion has showers, wifi and charging stations
North Carolina school closures
Avery County Schools will remain closed until it is safe to return. Although there is no set timeline, the goal is to reopen as soon as possible. Administrators will provide staff, parents and students with a 72-hour notice of reopening to give everyone time to prepare.
Buncombe County Schools will remain closed until it is safe to open. That will require power and water restored to its buildings, and there is substantial work to be done. To help families plan, BCS will give adequate notice of when it is safe to reopen.
Hanger Hall School remains closed through Oct. 11 but plans to open Oct. 14 if power is restored to the buildings.
Haywood County Schools will be closed through Friday, Oct. 11, for all staff and students. Oct. 7-11 will be No Days for all staff and students. Free meals will continue to be served from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Jonathan Valley Elementary School and Bethel Elementary School for students 18 years and under.
Henderson County Schools will remain closed for students through Oct. 11. At this moment, the goal is to reopen the schools the week of Oct. 14. Once a final decision is made, the system will inform families of the exact date HCPS will bring back students.
Madison County Schools will remain closed until it is safe to reopen. When a firm opening date is established, the system will announce it in advance, giving families plenty of time to prepare.
Mitchell County Schools will be closed until further notice. Staff is urged to volunteer at local shelters during this time of need.
Transylvania County Schools will be closed through Oct. 11. There will be staff optional workdays Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10-11. School is scheduled to open for students Oct. 14.
Watauga County Schools will be closed for students, teachers, and teacher assistants through at least Oct. 11. While all our schools have power, internet and phone systems are not operational at six schools. Also, the system will be working with NCDOT to determine when it is safe to put buses on the roads. The system said it wants to reopen school as soon as it can safely do so.
Yancey County Schools will remain closed for students, faculty and staff through at least Oct. 11. The school system said there are still many families in need and the infrastructure is still being worked on: power, water, sewer, internet, roadways, buildings and rescue efforts.

Shelters
Buncombe- WNC Ag Center - 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher

Burke-Oak Hill Methodist Church - 2239 NC 181, Morganton

Haywood-Haywood County Government Armory-285 Armory Drive, Clyde

Caldwell- West Caldwell High School-300 West Caldwell Drive, Lenoir

Henderson - Edneyville High School-2875 Pace Road , Hendersonville

Madison- Madison County Wellness Center-5738 US 25-70 Hwy, Marshall

McDowell - YMCA-348 Grace Corpening Drive, Marion

Mitchell- First Baptist Church-126 W Tappan St, Spruce Pine/Mitchell High School-416 Ledger School Road, Bakersville

Rutherford - Chase Middle School/RS Central High School-840 CHASE HIGH RD , FOREST CITY

Transylvania - Transylvania Recreation Center-1078 Ecusta Road, Brevard

Watauga- Holmes Convocation-111 Rivers St, Boone

Yancey- Blue Ridge Elementary School-910 Cane River School Rd, Burnsville

Clean Up Help
The Knox County (TN) Health Department and the Sevier County Emergency Management Agency have established a cleanup hotline (844)-965-1386.
Apply for FEMA assistance: 1-800-621-3362
Samaritan’s Purse - Removal of personal property & furniture, flood cleanup, sanitizing with shockwave treatments, chainsaw work, temporary roof tarping. Free for those with little or no insurance. Visit Samaritanspurse.org or call 833-747-1234
DisasterAssistance . gov has forms you can fill out to apply for assistance, even the possibility of getting cost of groceries that were lost, reimbursed.