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What To Know About How Helenes Aftermath Is Affecting Voting In Western North Carolina
In one of the critical states that could decide who takes the presidency in November, election workers and voters in the western part of North Carolina are still having to balance their recovery from Hurricane Helenes devastation with holding elections.
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