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Minnesota family forever changed by experiences in Hurricane-ravaged North Carolina
SOMERSET, Wis. — As videos from Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina continue to pour in, Jeremy and Nichole King are still processing.
“I was astonished. I was overwhelmed,” Jeremy King said.
What they saw firsthand last week inspired them to help. Their family decided to drive down as many supplies as they could buy with $500.
“If you just sit there and say, ‘I want to,’ and don’t ever do anything, then it’s all just talk,” Nichole King said. “You have to let your talk be backed by actions.
Then came donation after donation, with some from WCCO viewers who had seen their story.
That $500 turned into $40,000 in donations, and 800 pounds of food, cooked and given out.
“All I could think was how the Lord took a loaf of bread and is going to feed the multitudes with it,” Jeremy King said. “We had intentions of leaving to go get more stuff, and people kept floating in and bringing in more supplies.”
What the two saw in North Carolina will stick with them forever; unreachable victims and help that’s still very much needed. Every story of pain seemingly matched with a story of hope.
“We have to just love each other. We can’t be divided. We have to be united, help each other,” Nichole King said. “The world’s dark. Why not be the light? Just show up. It makes a difference.”
The Kings partnered with other volunteers and the Gusher Creek Baptist Church. They hope others will feel called to help as well.
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — At Winchester Creek Farm, Santa Claus traded in his traditional reindeer for alpacas during the farm’s Santa Tour on Monday.
The event offered visitors a unique opportunity to pose for photos with Santa and interact closely with the farm’s animals.
The farm also featured a large mailbox for children to send their letters to Santa. Luanna Baldwin, a mother from Canton, expressed her delight with the experience.
“This was a great outing to take the girls for some Christmas magic,” Baldwin said. “They’ve been asking to see Santa, write a letter specifically, so that was super fun.”
At Winchester Creek Farm, Santa Claus traded in his traditional reindeer for alpacas during the farm’s Santa Tour, which concluded on Monday, Dec. 23.
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In addition to the alpacas, the tour allowed guests to feed and pet various other farm animals. Farm Manager Ashley Edwards highlighted the joy the event brings to visitors of all ages.
“We have people come in who are in their 60s, 70s, and above who have never touched a chicken before, and I’m able to provide that kind of happiness to their hearts to their soul, and I think it’s great,” Edwards said. “This is a memory people aren’t going to forget.”
Winchester Creek Farm has been hosting the Santa Tours for the past six years. Although this year’s event has ended, the farm offers tours throughout the year.
Winchester Creek Farm operates as a year-round working farm, raising animals primarily for the fiber produced by their coats.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – An eight-car crash injured several people and shut down a major interstate on Christmas Eve, the Charlotte Fire Department confirmed.
The crash happened at Interstate 85 North at West W.T. Harris Boulevard. I-85 was shut down by 7:40 p.m. and isn’t expected to reopen before 10:40 p.m.
Of those injured, two were taken to area hospitals, according to Medic.
Crews at the scene said to expect significant delays in the area.
For the latest traffic maps, visit drivenc.gov.
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