If you still want to help the folks out in Western NC suffering from Hurricane Helene’s wrath, there are several local options.
Donations of any kind can be dropped off at any Black’s Tire & Auto Service location or at the former Quality Ford in Whiteville, where Black’s has been running a distribution center.
The Columbus Baptist Association is only accepting monetary donations to be used for purchasing heaters.
The sheriff’s office is still sending personnel to the mountains to help, but Sheriff Bill Rogers said most relief efforts have been shut down at the CCSO. Anyone wishing to donate heaters, generators, chainsaws and chains is asked to call 910.642.6551. He thanked everyone for what he called their incredible generosity.
In some cases, he said, folks donated a six pack of drinks or a case of water, and apologized that they couldn’t do more. For that reason, folks, our shoutout to Good Samaritans goes once again to you, the residents of our county, who stepped up to help those in need even when you yourself might have been hurting.
