RAILROAD GONE!! Spruce Pine North Carolina. Hurricane Helene.

[@CreativeCreatorCreates]

Spruce Pine is a neighboring town to us. You are at lower street. They had the most lovely shops there. We’ve never seen anything like this. I’m glad you are covering it. It seems people in the comments section understand this situation. We are still without power and water, and I still have yet to go into town. I love where I live so much. We will rebuild, nature will regrow, and we will do our best to heal.

[@marcil7389]

thank you JLR for giving us a true view of the area. Heartbreaking.

[@My_Michelle_HR8866]

Thank you from the Carolinas. We appreciate you covering this.

[@TuscanVilla]

Almost impossible to comprehend the magnitude of flooding, but this video shows it better than most. So sad. What a tragedy.

[@ScarlettOH1225]

Good Morning JLR and Magnolia. Thank you for continuing to cover this hard hit region. On top of the lack of fresh water, power, and supplies, they are now facing cold weather. The higher elevations in NC had snow last night. Many of these people are living in tents and I fear more deaths because of the drop in temperature. It is a heartbreaking situation.

[@TennesseeUSA2023]

Asheville had frost this morning. Please pray for the people who have no heat and supplies.

[@sharonabbott9588]

I saw that some of the local churches, Moose Lodges and fire stations have received blankets, heaters, generators and clothes, thanks to many compassionate Americans. The devastation is great and so is the need. It will be for some time.

[@RoseGrace100]

Best team ever. Love JLR and Magnolia. They go where CNN, FOX, and others don’t go for reporting. They are not afraid to say the truth.

[@thunderhorze2003]

The same thing in Marshall , Hot Springs and Swannanoa NC. Lake Lure and Chimney rock

[@CaptainGanja]

Good morning JLR. Thank you for the coverage. 😎👍

[@LoJo62]

Thanks for taking us to Spruce Pine

[@maryri]

Good morning JLR & Beautiful Magnolia. Thank you so much for sharing for your professionalism and care for hurting people. Always speaking truth. Going where we cannot go. My prayers continue for all effected by these two horrific hurricanes. 🙏 🤗❤

[@debwhite6161]

If you look on the walls where the drywall is that hasn't been cut off, that's the waterline. When drywall gets wet, it starts to soak it up, along with the insulation behind it. So, you have to cut up just past the "soak/wet" line, where it's dry. Where the drywall is cut, it doesn't mean that's the actual high waterline

[@Bigheartrolling]

Good morning. Thank you for covering this. I was to go see & work with my friend for the winter. She owns Asheville Glamping, near Marshall, Weaverville and NAVL. Her 1st text was telling me it was catastrophic. She’s now told me to stay away. They’re neighbors helping neighbors now. Please keep posting so we can get a view of the progress. So much devastation. Praying for all!

[@2INTENZE4U]

Prayers sent out 🙏🙏 😢

[@dellaw1633]

Prayers for them all couple towns over from there. Been devastating 😪

[@robingastonia]

Thank you for coming to NC and showing our damage to the North Carolina mountains. I live close to Charlotte, about 2 hours to the mountains. It is really sad to see all the damage in our mountains. It has gotten cold here and even a few snow showers in our mountain community. It is unbelievable to see how high the storm surge really was. People and businesses have lost every single thing. We take for granted so much like just going to turn on a light switch or even go brush our teeth. It will take years to recover from all of this. Our mountain community depend alot on tourists. It is fall color season and so many businesses do not even have a business to open this year. I have not heard about the Christmas trees yet or even the pecans in Georgia, if there is even a pecan crop this year. I do not know about the ski season either. This is so heartbreaking...Thank you so much for coming to NC. Praying for our high country and the people in Florida and other states that had storm damage.

[@GengaKim]

I visit Asheville from Alabama a couple of times a year. Love the area and all the quaint beautiful sureounding towns. My heart has been broken for these people and their communities. Some of the stories I've heard regarding the loss of loved ones are absolutely heartbreaking. Daily prayers for everyone still struggling to get through this. America hurts with you.❤🙏

[@Carolb66]

It must have been terrifying, this video really shows just how high the river got you can't comprehend it , so hope these people can build back better, stronger & get their lives back, god bless you all. Thank you for sharing. ❤💔🙏🏻

[@justinedevoe7166]

Thanks JLR… ♥️

[@annjacobs7764]

This video is so good! I'm hooked!

[@Buckeye532]

Jlr I hope you and Magnolia know how much you are appreciated with all your hard work and danger you put yourselves in, also your heartfelt attitude towards these situations.

[@DarlaDickson-k6g]

You to are awesome together! Thank you for all the coverage on both of these Hurricanes! God Bless take care and be safe. Boots On The Grounds.

[@BabsKaz]

The supply chain is broken 😞

[@gdiup9241]

That was so much water, mud, debris. Thanks for sharing.

[@thejerseylady1]

A comment about the railroad. Years ago in Nebraska we had a river flood miles from us that backed up all the creeks and Brooks nearby us. That water took out the railroad on the flat plains miles from the river. Hard to believe. It looked like a giant had been playing trains and just threw the tracks to the side any old which way. The ground got so saturated that when people tried to pump water out of their basements the pressure from the outside made the cellar walls collapse and some houses even fell in. It is amazing the power of water even on flat ground. Take care God bless

[@MargaretGauthier-r1r]

Thank you for sharing what once was our vacation spot. Please becareful out there

[@Margaret-gx6jf]

Overwhelmed.

[@Chasethecase27]

Be careful in some towns if you see people wearing masks that you guys put one on. There are different plants in different towns that could be causing breathing issues

[@DPA373]

Wha?guess your not from here?

[@Chasethecase27]

@@DPA373 are u serious? Maybe You aren’t?

[@thunderhorze2003]

I live in Leicester NC. It’s awful 😢

[@Tinysteading]

All i got is sympathies and treas and prayers. Wedtern nc hss them sll. God Bless the rebuilding.

[@Redrosedede]

Oh my goodness those poor people so sad

[@maryri]

You two have a beautiful day....just like you both!!!

[@ChrisMartin-pq1oc]

This is middle America, small town communities that are the real heart of who we are.

[@AliceofLegend]

Good morning JLR

[@cozettaeversole5975]

Good morning JLR and Magnolia thank you for covering this story on these areas that were flooded from Helena. This brings awareness and continues to bring help to all the communities. God bless you all. Shared in SEKY

[@suziQue]

Thank you so much for bringing this to us. I am so thankful we live in the USA where the people can show others what is going on.

[@alive-25]

Great PI work ! Thanks !

[@UnderTheMysticMoon]

Glad to see you’re ok. After losing you guys on the live yesterday, I was worried you were stuck in the mountains. Glad all is good. Safe travels!!!💜

[@aliciagarciagrlz]

Wow! I’m impressed with clean up there! They have really come together to get things running again. I know it still looks beat down, but you can see how much HARD work they’ve put in as well

[@discodms]

Good morning @JLR and @Magnolia

[@melissaj6786]

Thank you for this. My son lives here but due to no water, sewage, or electricity, him and his family are staying in Massachusetts with my daughter.

[@aletheaglenn6656]

The state of South Carolina still has more power outages than any other state. Almost 1 million still without electricity.

[@cottoneyedarren]

My family works for the railroad and the railroad companies get there lines up quickly because freight has to get through. The railroad companies are not obliged to do anything but restore the railway. The government has nothing to do with it

[@lisaarnt8353]

Praying for all 😮

[@janicequinn6101]

It is very sad and praying for each and everyone In Helena path

[@StephanieDamery-cb1gj]

Thank you sooo much for covering this.

[@zoeazsss5035]

It's surprising that the glass in store windows wasnt broken in some spots.

[@denisemeehan688]

Oh wow that' is awful so sad.Thanks stay safe take care 🙏🙏❤

[@DarlingMissAmber]

Thank you for showing the impact Helene had on our little town. ❤️

[@mountaingirl8230]

Wow, they have already cleaned up a lot.

[@sugarplum6974]

Good morning💕❤️

[@Kelly-y8k]

They released tons of water from the dams which flooded the rivers and caused the surges down river.

[@user-me9mu5du5e]

Thank you for showing this. I have relatives there.

[@teresaschoch344]

My cousin, David Carver, was killed there. Devastation is the right word.

[@laurastrobel718]

Sorry for your loss 🙏🌄🌈🕊️

[@Redrosedede]

So sorry

[@sly7390]

Prayers to your family

[@debbieludwig9528]

So very sorry for you and family and friends of your cousin ❤

[@tamararoot6762]

Thanks J. Great live. Real news.

[@AliceofLegend]

Oh man that’s pitiful

[@XXi-c3q]

That was a real disaster on top of a hurricane

[@AliceofLegend]

Yes indeed it was

[@deeallen3880]

Thank you JLR . My brother and sister live in Spruce Pine. This is so devastating !! Thank you for all you do for us all.

[@Mko007]

My God this is terrible!!

[@me-myself4486]

😢 so sad to see all of this..we’ve stopped in many of these towns over the years. Mountain people are strong. ❤️🙏

[@ImNotYelling425]

Good morning JLR Gerry from Maine ❤

[@sunflowermahea225]

Goodmorning from phippsburg Maine🎉

[@Charlenehoyle]

Good morning I live in the middle of spruce pine and bakersville the 2 towns that got destroyed I am still in a shelter no home thank you JLR for investigating our home town

[@marthabailey9579]

Good morning JLR n Magnolia love you both please be careful

[@jaqikennedy9990]

Keep going JLR ....this is nothjng it grts much worse sadly 😔 Thank you for the updates. & keep warm 🤗

[@nickjenkins1663]

Thank y'all for covering this. ❤

[@connie2558]

It's still a beautiful countryside and wonderful people. Thinking of them.

[@Mullinsgirl5]

Good morning

[@pansyface00]

Beautiful rivers til they aren’t. So sad.

[@nancywood6816]

Thank u Jr for show just how bad these areas are .the news media don't want people to see how bad it really is.praying for all these flood victims. Government should be ashame of themselves for destroying these communities an taking people's lives.they will get their dues in the end

[@DiemCarpe503]

3 dam failures is what really caused the devastation and I think that should be investigated

[@rhondapoplin1404]

No dams broke.

[@KJV7154]

@@rhondapoplin1404 yeh they did

[@kiltedsasquatch3693]

Amazing that after 193 years, we still rely heavily on the railroads.

[@starleto4160]

Wow that’s crazy

[@belindasanders-z8p]

Praying for all that have been hurt by this horrible storm

[@laurastrobel718]

Sad. God bless this town 🙏🌄🌈🕊️

[@valerieprice1745]

I wish someone would investigate the actions of water management before the storm. It seems to me there were some real problematic decisions that led to this.

[@sharonstcin8637]

Thank you for sharing this with everyone!!

[@debbiecampbell5264]

Thank you 😢

[@user-yn7on7ou8n]

So sad. 😕

[@TotemCrow]

Makes you want to grab something and start helping to clear stuff. Great slogans on the walls and windows.

[@muoinguyen5818]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BlueRidgeLady]

Hey JLR❤ You awe in my hometown! Spruce Pine is unbelievable. You are my favorite KZbin channel. I live in Burnsville now. I would love to talk with you about this area. 0:03

[@shirleyallen6072]

JLR thank you again for being our boots on the ground

[@banditjones3632]

I miss you Shoestring!

[@Chasethecase27]

In Erwin, Spruce pine, everywhere it looks like tall giants just lifted tree up and laid them down

[@csxns]

That Caboose is not the right color.

[@Nic_P85]

In other areas, I told you it looks like a bomb was dropped on wnc. You think it looks bad now, you should've saw it a day or two after the storm. Terrible

[@nickjenkins1663]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

[@spiderncider]

As a WNC resident please do us a favor. It is crucial not to allow this to become politicized. Don't drink the kool-aid and allow further division. We all need to be just human kind and band together.

[@hatteraslighthouse]

I had wondered about the railroads - they can serve a vital role in getting supplies to these folks.

[@nickjenkins1663]

GOD SAVE AMERICA! BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!😢❤

[@sharonabbott9588]

How sad!! 😭😭💔💔🙏🙏

[@jeffbrown3963]

Mind blowing when places that seemed far enough and high enough to never flood - all of a sudden floods. Also have seen 200 + year old houses be obliterated by a tornado. Morher Nature is something else !!!!!

[@lindahammond9799]

Omigosh! That is terrible

[@johnr6025]

Come to McDowell County we got beat the hell up too

[@walksonmeshies7653]

Hell yeah we did half our campground went downriver. Unreal.

[@johnr6025]

@@walksonmeshies7653 I'm assuming that was Buck Creek area

[@walksonmeshies7653]

@johnr6025 close to there the parks down 70 near Tom Johnsons. We watched our neighbors campers and mobile homes collide with each other behind riverside.

[@wigsandfluff5729]

This is much worse than was reported!!😢

[@frankjosephdaniels3733]

JLR Investigates! Boots on the Ground! 🔔🔔🔔👍👍👍

[@Chasethecase27]

Geesh guys! These are the places I could go with you guys to see!!! I’m from all three of these counties so to speak so all of these videos are home! The. I could show my podcasters town!!!

[@arizonaraven419]

Just so sad! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@arizonaraven419]

Intentional

[@mywrench]

I can see the waterline on the brick walls

[@nena4354]

Good Morning. please be careful

[@ImNotYelling425]

🙏🙏🙏

[@susansmith5044]

SO MUCH FIREWOOD FOR WINTER!

[@balghair1]

Too bad it's green and uncured so it's not much good for firewood this year..

[@MarkTurner-vs7uc]

Democrats say none of this happened

[@lucmarchand617]

This is insane about floods.The repair csx will take times.Calgary alberta 2013 got major floods clean up take times.thank you update.😮

[@monicayokubinas8758]

The walking bridge from pinebridge to lower street, which had been there for more than 40 years is gone.