In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Riverside Cemetery in Asheville, NC, faced significant storm damage and debris. This video highlights the unique partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and students from Western Carolina University’s Anthropology and Sociology Department as they worked together to restore and preserve this historic site. Through archaeological expertise and federal support, the team ensured respectful recovery of gravesites and helped return the cemetery to a place of peace and remembrance. Produced by Ernest Henry IV, Wilmington District Public Affairs Office.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. ā€“ As part of the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finalizing construction of a system to reduce turbidity and remove sediment in the water of Burnett Reservoir, near Asheville, North Carolina.
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