CBS News — When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina last September, a local radio station played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Their work didn’t stop there.
In the last six months, WWNC’s Mark Starling and Tank Spencer have become the voices of recovery, amplifying the messages of groups such as Valley Strong Disaster Relief, a nonprofit run by Jason Ward and his partners.
Before Helene, a Wilmington amphitheater was a crowd favorite for music. Now, it’s a place where folks can stock up on essentials like food and diapers, Ward said. But even the most well-organized relief efforts are only as effective as the number of people who know about them…