Play therapy for young disaster survivors can be ‘extraordinarily helpful’ – but often inaccessible https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/apr/01/play-therapy-chilld-survivors-hurricane-helene #Counsellingandtherapy #Naturaldisasters #HurricaneHelene #NorthCarolina #Mentalhealth #Hurricanes #Children #Society #USnews

In the Biltmore Estate Gardens, the hibiscus stands out as a breathtaking focal point among the estate’s meticulously curated floral displays. Nestled among lush greenery and historic landscapes, these large, velvety blooms add a bold splash of color to the Walled Garden, Italian Garden, and Conservatory.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/hibiscus-biltmore-estate-gardens-asheville-north-carolina-wayne-moran.html

#Hibiscus #flower #nature #garden #BiltmoreEstate #Asheville #NorthCarolina #NC #landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography

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From NC Forest Service on FB: BLACK COVE COMPLEXMARCH 31, 2025
(Polk and Henderson counties)

For latest information update on the Black Cove Complex as of this morning: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2025/03/31/morning-update-black-cove-complex

For an updated public information map of the Black Cove Complex: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-forest-service/fire-control-and-prevention/sit-report#In-stateIncidents-8360

#NCwx #NorthCarolina #BlackCoveComplex

From NC Forest Service on FB: FIRE INFORMATION UPDATEBLACK COVE COMPLEXMARCH 30, 2025
(Polk and Henderson counties)

For latest information update on the Black Cove Complex as of this morning: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2025/03/30/morning-update-black-cove-complex

For an updated public information map of the Black Cove Complex: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-forest-service/fire-control-and-prevention/sit-report#In-stateIncidents-8360

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From USFS NC on FB: Here’s the update from Ops chief Mark Jamieson.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AEDhYhSsD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Holden Beach, North Carolina - Wikipedia #HoldenBeach #NorthCarolina #USA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Beach,_North_Carolina

My state government, everybody:

A North Carolina Political Power Grab Disrupted Funding for Sexual Abuse Survivors — ProPublica
https://www.propublica.org/article/north-carolina-legislature-power-grab-sexual-abuse-survivors

#NCwx #NorthCarolina #WildFires #PolkCounty
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From Polk County Emergency Mgmt on FB:

Firefighters are working hard to contain the Black Cove Complex Fire in Polk Co.

Current Status:
Black Cove Fire: 3,410 acres, 23% contained
Deep Woods Fire: 3,797 acres, 32% contained
Fish Hook Fire: 199 acres, 95% contained

Evacs & Safety:
Some areas remain under mandatory evacuation, while others, like Big Hungry Rd., Spurgeon Cove, & Scarlet’s Mountain Rd., have been downgraded to Level 2 (Be Set).

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From NC’s Weather Authority on FB: I've spent some time collecting data about the 5 major fires ongoing across Western NC this morning. This does not include every fire, but includes the ones that are major & have evac orders with most of them. The fire risk today remains very high, and these fires could rapidly increase, so please follow the advice from local fire officials… I have broken down each fire below, including the ongoing evac that I know of.

#NCwx #NorthCarolina #Wildfires #PolkCounty

From WSPA 7 News: Firefighters make progress on wildfires in Polk Co.

https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/firefighters-make-progress-on-wildfires-in-polk-co/

A Political Power Grab Redirected Funds for North Carolina’s Sexual Abuse Survivors. Women in Crisis Paid the Price.
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The move, which led to disruptions in services for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors, provides a glimpse of the consequences when a branch of government assumes unprecedented control.
https://www.propublica.org/article/north-carolina-legislature-power-grab-sexual-abuse-survivors?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

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From Ellyse Amelia Trethric on FB “We love Waynesville, NC”:

The Bryson and Canton Fires are closest to me & for many of you I know it is the fires in Leicester & South Hendersonville. The air quality and visibility is very low & we are all on our toes, yet again.

I just wanted to send out an email sharing some resources for everyone to stay abreast of what is going on in their areas, because again, we are only able to survive things like this TOGETHER…

#NCwx #NorthCarolina #Wildfires #PolkCounty

From The News & Observer: Evacuations underway as 3 growing wildfires start consuming buildings, NC county says

Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article302496469.html#storylink=cpy

#NCwx #NorthCarolina #Wildfires #TableRockFire
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From NC’s Weather Authority on FB: Wow, this is the Table Rock Fire tonight as it moves along the NC/SC line in Transylvania County, NC. This is looking south towards South Carolina. The fire has grown to over 6,000 acres. Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain it. We’re hoping it won’t continue to spread into Transylvania County. There are evacuation orders in place for parts of Extreme southern Transylvania Co.

Photo: Holly Rigsby