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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tours Western North Carolina damage from Helene

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11 months ago

October 17, 2024

www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2024-10-17 18:19:59

SUMMARY: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently toured areas in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene, including devastated sections of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee border. They reported significant damage, with 7,000 sites affected and hundreds of closed roads. An $8 million contract has been initiated to stabilize I-40, but infrastructure repairs will likely take years and cost billions. Buttigieg emphasized the importance of building resilient infrastructure for impacted communities, assuring residents that the federal government is committed to long-term recovery efforts. A timeline for interstate restoration is still pending.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tours Western North Carolina damage from Helene

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Trump says he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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20 hours ago

September 2, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-09-02 09:19:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump announced he will award former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, shortly after Giuliani was seriously injured in a car crash. Giuliani, once praised for his leadership after 9/11, later faced disbarment and criminal charges for promoting false claims about the 2020 election. Trump called him the “greatest Mayor in the history of New York City” and a “great American Patriot.” Giuliani was hospitalized with multiple injuries from the crash but is expected to be released soon. The Medal of Freedom honors significant contributions to U.S. interests or public endeavors.

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First church mass since deadly shooting

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2 days ago

September 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-09-01 06:05:46

SUMMARY: Mass services resumed at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis following a deadly school shooting that killed two children and injured 18 others. The shooter fired from outside the church during Wednesday’s mass, shattering windows. The community mourns deeply, with religious leaders, including Pope Leo, and lawmakers calling for action against gun violence. Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, are considering stricter gun laws and banning assault weapons. Police have increased security around schools and places of worship. The church has become a focal point for grief and solidarity as the community seeks healing after this tragic event.

Annunciation Catholic Church has become a place for the community to grieve and is now the location of a memorial for the victims.
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Warm and Mainly Dry Labor Day

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3 days ago

August 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-08-31 07:33:33

SUMMARY: Labor Day starts warm and mainly dry with a few clouds and isolated afternoon showers, especially near the mountains and western North Carolina after 3 p.m. The Upstate remains mostly dry with isolated showers late afternoon. Sunday night brings mostly cloudy skies and a northeasterly breeze. Monday morning is mild, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s, warming to around 80°F by afternoon, below average but comfortable with lower humidity. Scattered showers and storms are possible Monday and Tuesday, mainly in the mountains. Tropical activity near Africa has a 30% development chance, to be monitored. Overall, a warm, mostly dry holiday weekend with occasional showers.