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October 01, 2024

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National News

Walz and Vance will meet in their first and possibly only vice presidential debate

It may also be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election, and the debate in New York is hosted by CBS News.

apnews.com/article/vance-walz-vice-presidential-debate-election-66ff2e5e45a8dda55b0a2242fc238fdc?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

‘Our Road Turned Into a River’

My North Carolina neighbors are saving themselves after Hurricane Helene.

www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/10/hurricane-helene-rural-north-carolina/680090/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3ff5XAirFeBr95vsKxzVA-dI&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

State News:

As waters recede in East Tennessee, officials turn to the long recovery road ahead • Tennessee Lookout

Four days after Hurricane Helene unleashed devastation across rural East Tennessee, emergency officials switch from rescue to recovery operations.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/10/01/as-waters-recede-in-east-tennessee-officials-turn-to-the-long-recovery-road-ahead

Local News & Arts:

McMinn County Democratic Party (MCDP) is coordinating a relief effort by collecting supplies needed to aid those in Greenville TN. The immediate items needed there are:

Water, Gaterade, Powerade - First Aid Kits - Canned and non-perishable food - Diapers - Wipes - Cleaning supplies - Laundry detergent - Trash Bags

MCDP will be collecting the above items at their office at 9 South Kilgore Street (Down from Fullers Framshop) at the hours listed below until this Thursday.