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Storm Helene Cleanup: 2.8 Million Pounds of Waste Removed

2/5/2025

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Tropical Storm Helene left a trail of destruction along North Carolina's French Broad River, with plastic debris clinging to trees. Thanks to MountainTrue's dedicated cleanup efforts, over 2.8 million pounds of waste have been cleared. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is tackling the larger debris, while the Asheville Municipal Golf Course remains open despite the storm's impact.

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Tropical Storm Helene left a trail of destruction along North Carolina's French Broad River, with plastic debris clinging to trees. Thanks to MountainTrue's dedicated cleanup efforts, over 2.8 million pounds of waste have been cleared. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is tackling the larger debris, while the Asheville Municipal Golf Course remains open despite the storm's impact.