Eleven members of same North Carolina family killed in Hurricane Helene landslide
2 months, 1 week ago

Eleven members of same North Carolina family killed in Hurricane Helene landslide

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A North Carolina man is grieving the loss of 11 family members who were tragically killed in a landslide caused by Hurricane Helene. Jesse Craig, 35, of Fletcher, has been left reeling after his parents, aunts and uncles, great aunt and uncles, and cousins died in an area of Fairview colloquially known as 'Craigtown,' as the family has lived there for more than eight decades. Jesse Craig, 35, of Fletcher, has been left reeling after his parents, aunts and uncles, great aunt and uncles, and cousins died in an area of Fairview colloquially known as 'Craigtown,' as the family has lived there for more than eight decades 'It's unrecognizable now,' Craig said of his childhood home. He and his wife MeKenzie want to rebuild the community and the eight-decade legacy of 'Craigtown' Craig's grandfather bought the land in the mid-1900s and generations of Craigs have lived there since, forming 'Craigtown' Craig's cousin, Brad Wright, shared a photo of a muddy American flag attached to a tree limb hanging from the 'Craigtown' land.

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North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene's billions in damages
2 months ago
Nearly 90 people in North Carolina are still missing weeks after devastating Hurricane Helene
2 months, 1 week ago
Grieving North Carolina families forced to bury dead in backyards as they blast FEMA for hurricane 'cover up'
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Death Toll From Hurricane Helene Rises To 227 As Grim Task Of Recovering Bodies Continues
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Sheriff says rescuers ‘will not rest’ as search for Helene’s victims drags into second week
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Family members post desperate Facebook messages as hundreds remain missing from Helene
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Massive search and rescue operation in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
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