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28/10/2024

16/10/2024

Please get your calcium test, your lipo-protein test, monitor your blood pressure, stress levels and be good to you and know that Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington has excellent care! lifesaving care! and 2024 Cape Fear Heart Walk is in two weeks and the NHRMC Foundation is transforming lives too for access to care!

Bo Dean suffered a heart attack and needed emergency quadruple bypass surgery. But he didn’t feel panicked — because of the people helping him.

11/10/2024

Harvey Fierstein impacted me all my young life to today, but I remember when he said that if one day every one of us who were lgbtqia turned purple how amazing it would be for folks to realize we are your brothers, son, sisters, daughters, officers, nurses, doctors, dock workers, our waiters, your artists, your plumbers, your fire fighters, your neighbors. we are just people and everywhere. Not a behavoir, a whole human being. Coming out, while in many cases so brave, was in of itself a claim on being. It was creating place and being firm in that we, like all humanity are perfectly and wonderfully imperfectly, humanly made and hold the same love, the same grace and the same place as all. I pray the love, the peace, and the good for all on the journey through the stigmas, the politicizing, the shaming. and the false witnessing in religion, to know the peace of that sense of freedom and good in being you and the love that surpasses all understanding that rises above all humanly disconnects. For you belong, you are loved, and WE, are all a part of what makes this world the better. Happy National Coming Out day.

08/10/2024

Prepare DON"t Despair! from our NYC Emergency Management ​As of the 11:00 am update, Milton is a Category 4 storm with 145mph winds as he pushes his way toward a late Thursday night/early Friday morning landfall in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. Although the storm will pass some 250 south of us and does not pose a significant risk, it is important to remember that storms like this still affect us. It's important to monitor updates for changes in the storm path as the storm progresses. NHC EM continues to monitor Milton and will keep you updated on any changes.

We can plan on:

Heavy surf, rip currents, and rough seas will be the primary concern for the rest of the week.
Winds here Thursday will be 10-15mph throughout the day with occasional gusts closer to 20mph.
We are not anticipating measurable rain as Milton passes to the south.

But, don't let your guard down! There are 53 days left in the 2024 Hurricane Season, and there is still a lot you can do to make sure your family and home are safe in case our region faces more storms.

When a storm does come, focus on possible impacts, regardless of the storm size or category. Remember – it doesn't even have to have a name! As we saw with Potential Tropical Cyclone (PTC) 8, a storm impacting our region doesn't need a name to be a problem.

If you live somewhere it rains, you could face flooding hazards. Check around your property to make sure water can flow freely, clear out gutters and drainage catchments, and talk to your insurance agent about proper flood insurance protection.
57% of tropical weather deaths are due to rainfall-induced freshwater flooding.

Be aware of areas that commonly flood during "regular" rain events and consider how that affects you. Have alternate routes to take when water that is usually not flowing over the road is, and remember to Turn Around, Don't Drown.

Your car is not a boat.

Understand the forecast information. The "cone" is not the exact path of the storm…the center of the storm could wander anywhere in the cone, and you can see storm impacts well outside of the cone. Use official forecasts and resources offered by the National Hurricane Center (www.hurricanes.gov) and our local National Weather Service Office (www.weather.gov/ilm) to get the best information on impacts on weather in our area.

04/10/2024

From a dear friend: please share: Don't be fooled. Sight Engine https://sightengine.com/ is the leading product for detecting false and AI-generated images and videos. Surely, there's enough tragedy in the world without people making things up...

04/10/2024

One of the deployed fire fighters who came back and is safe sent us this song that has been edited and re-released as we and the state navigates Helene. For all of you and all of us with hearts and minds around family, friends, and neighbors in western, nc, this song speaks the hope that people like this firefighter, all those deployed, all those working and will work to help get through, in their darkest hour. Be good to yourselves as you are good to others!

The official audio video for Eric Church’s "Darkest Hour (Helene Edit)."Listen to Eric Church’s latest music: https://strm.to/EricChurchMusicWatch more offic...

01/10/2024

From Resources for Resilience in Asheville: Big events can hit us hard and affect us in many ways. Listening Circles help us name what is most difficult about them and practice tools that can help with the stress, right now.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or upset; if you saw or responded to something hard; or if you are looking to connect with others in the community, join us online as we lean on one another and highlight what is getting us through this difficult time.

WHEN & WHERE
On Zoom from 12:00 to 1:00 PM EST

Available every day through October 18
Free and open to anyone affected by Hurricane Helene

Drop-ins welcome; no sign-up needed
To join, scan the code, click the button below, or go to https://bit.ly/WNCListens

30/09/2024

https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3GvZoVGxclif1JZiW33OScZo2pRmSMsYbG2cDh3l_AEdGqy91L4J6yQzA_aem_FLfHbLQCyiHuNXeayXNXpg

Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating flooding in the mountains of North Carolina. Here are ways to help local flood victims in Western North Carolina by donating relief funds or volunteering.

30/09/2024

Good evening,

The Governor has activated the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund at the United Way of North Carolina and Duke Energy Foundation is matching the first $100,000 donated. Please join us by giving through the link below to support Hurricane Helene disaster relief.

“We are deeply committed to helping all impacted North Carolina communities through this crisis,” said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy North Carolina state president. “Our hope is that this matching grant will inspire others to join us in supporting our neighbors during this devastating time.”

https://www.unitedwaync.org/news/united-way-north-carolina-launches-uw-helps-nc-fund-support-hurricane-helene-recovery-efforts

Pam Hardy, Duke Energy Regional

CARY, NC — United Way of North Carolina (UWNC) is proud to announce the launch of its UW Helps NC Fund, an initiative designed to support both immediate and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Duke Energy Foundation is making a generous donation of $100,000 ...

30/09/2024

Our longtime friend and an amazing warrior for good Jerri Goldberg is the Executive Director of the American Red Cross for Western North Carolina. This is the first post she has been able to make since Helene hit. Her first hand uodate on the devastation is chilling. She asks that we consider a gift to the American Red Cross at

https://www.redcross.org/

Prayers for dear Jerri and all impacted by this unfathomable disaster. 🫶 Donna Moriarty Tommy Taylor Andy Almeter Robby Collins Dan GurleyNathan PatelAmanda L. MarisMary Mack Kristen McKeithan Becka Elaine Jvanete Becton SkibaPaul McCombieCristin Hayes Gizdic tag anyone else.

25/09/2024

Love, light, and prayers to all in the path of Helene (and a room of someone needs)

19/09/2024

womyn friends and anyone listening! Your hearts are important, but your care and signs something might be needed IS different than men....love this story from Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington on wect https://www.wect.com/2024/09/19/local-doctor-discusses-womens-heart-health/ Please know the signs!

Dr. Courtney Hughes explained how symptoms for women could be different than what one would expect.