News in Hildebran, North Carolina

Tornadoes Hurt 15, Damage 75 Homes In Burke, Rutherford Counties
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:49:56 -0800

Gov. Bev Perdue saw the damage firsthand with emergency management officials in Ellenboro and Hildebran Thursday.

An abundance of help for tornado victims
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:50:27 -0800

Relief organizations from local groups and across the area were fanning out on Friday to help tornado victims in Burke County.  The help was desperately needed, and some of those suffering found it hard to wait.

911 callers recount terrifying minutes after tornado hits
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:49:51 -0800

A rare January storm containing at least one tornado surprised parts of western NC on Wednesday -- with the tornadoes reported in Burke and Rutherford counties, officials said. 2 SLIDESHOWS WITH 155+ IMAGES INSIDE

No disaster declaration yet after Burke County twister
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:34:51 -0800

State and local officials met in Burke County Tuesday afternoon to discuss what was needed to qualify for a state disaster declaration for areas hit by tornadoes last week.

Disaster declaration issued for 2 counties hit by tornadoes
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:19:51 -0800

North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue issued a disaster declaration for Burke and Rutherford counties Wednesday following the severe weather and tornadoes that left a trail of damage on January 11.

75 homes damaged, 15 people hurt from reported tornadoes in Burke, Rutherford Cos.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:43:34 -0800

A rare January tornado warning surprised parts of western NC on Wednesday -- and a possible tornado was confirmed in Rutherford County, officials said. 40+ IMAGES IN SLIDESHOW INSIDE

Perdue tours storm area, McHenry and Hagan promise assistance
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:15:39 -0800

Gov. Bev Perdue visited the storm-ravaged areas in Hildebran and Ellenboro today. She was briefed on recovery efforts by emergency management officials.

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to North Carolina Residents Affected by Tornadoes, High Winds and Severe Weather
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:18:08 -0800

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- North Carolina residents and businesses affected by tornadoes, high winds and severe weather on Jan. 11, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills announced today.

15 hurt, 75 homes damaged from reported tornadoes in NC
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:06:49 -0800

A rare January tornado warning surprised parts of western NC on Wednesday -- and a possible tornado was confirmed in Rutherford County, officials said. 2 SLIDESHOWS WITH 135+ IMAGES INSIDE

Financial Assistance Now Available For NC Tornado Victims
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:29:26 -0800

Financial Assistance Now Available For NC Tornado Victims