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One year ago, Frank Brough and his wife lost their 177-year-old home to Hurricane Helene. They were told it would cost at least $400,000 to repair their house. Hear his story in his own words.
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One year after Hurricane Helene tore through East Tennessee, WUOT News gathered recollections from over 20 people who survived the floods. These are some of their stories, in their own words.
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