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In photos: Helene’s impact on Greenville, SC

In the aftermath of Helene, the power is out for hundreds of thousands, trees are down, and the Reedy River is raging as we take a look at Helene’s impact on Greenville, SC.

September 27, 2024 • 
Danielle Johnson
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Photo by Dalton Anderson

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Making preparations now can help in an emergency. | Photo by Heath Whaley

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Photo by @stevieraeblickle

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Photo by Bon Secours Wellness Arena

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Photo by Kristina Scott-Hammock

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Photo by Alan Taylor

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Photo by @whiteduckgvl.airportroad

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Photo by Kristan Hart

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Photo by Terry Few

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Photo by BW

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Photo by Steve Cohen

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Photo by BW

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Photo by Dalton Anderson

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Photo by Dalton Anderson

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Photo by Dalton Anderson

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Photo by Robin Brownlee Giddings

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Photo by Jack Robert Photography

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Photo by Jack Robert Photography

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Photo by Jack Robert Photography

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Photo by Jack Robert Photography

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Photo by the Greenville Journal

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Photo by the Greenville Journal

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Photo by the Greenville Journal

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Photo by Jack Robert Photography
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