I Hendersonville, about 30 miles south, 95% of customers had their water restored within six days after Hurricane Helene.

In a stunning upset, former Hope Mills Commissioner Jessie Bellflowers will serve as the town's next mayor after beating incumbent Mayor Jackie Warner out by 82 votes, according to unofficial results.

In a stunning upset, former Hope Mills Commissioner Jessie Bellflowers will serve as the town's next mayor after beating incumbent Mayor Jackie Warner out by 82 votes, according to unofficial results.

The board says they hope to add programs for parks and recreation, better water quality and police officers in the new year.

In a stunning upset, former Hope Mills Commissioner Jessie Bellflowers will serve as the town's next mayor after beating incumbent Mayor Jackie Warner out by 82 votes, according to unofficial results.