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Running for Us: Lynne Russo, Candidate for NC House of Representatives District 117 (Aug 4th, 2026)

Opinion: Two years after Helene, federal recovery funds fall far short - Citizen Times (Sept. 21st, 2026)

Hickory Nut Gorge still has road, bridge damages since Helene - Citizen Times (July 1st, 2026)

WNC residents voice ongoing Helene recovery concerns during listening session - WLOS (June 27th, 2026)

News broadcast showing two female anchors and a video call with two men near rocks, discussing FEMA efforts.
News broadcast showing two female anchors and a video call with two men near rocks, discussing FEMA efforts.

Clip from NewsNation Live Interview - (April 7, 2026)

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The News & Observer Article
(January 21, 2026)

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News-Times/BRNow/Citizen Times: Lynne Russo Officially Files for Office (Dec. 8, 2025)

A woman with glasses and a black cap, smiling, standing outdoors in front of green shrubbery, wearing a bright pink long-sleeved shirt.

Hendersonville Lightning article. (August 13, 2025)

Donald Trump speaking at a podium outdoors with a group of people standing behind him, in front of a damaged house and an RV.

Op-ed: 6 months after Hurricane Helene, Washington’s promises of aid remain empty. (April 2025)

Last updated Novemeber 1st, 2026

A news broadcast showing a female news anchor on a virtual call, with an aerial view of a river and forested area in the background. The screen includes the text 'NC Marks 6 Months Since Hurricane Helene' and information about storm-related deaths in North Carolina.

Hurricane Helene News Nation Interview (March 2025)

Screenshot of a news website article with a woman smiling in a video thumbnail, article headline about Democrat Lynne Russo's campaign, and a brief caption about Gov. Josh Stein's visit to Clyde.

News-Times/BRNow/Citizen Times article (3/28/2025)

A news broadcast featuring Lynne Russo, a North Carolina resident and Hurricane Helene advocate, discussing the hurricane. The screen shows a weather map with the hurricane's position near Bermuda, a satellite image of the storm, and a beach scene on the right side.

NewsNation Live Interview - (August 20, 2025)

Screenshot of a news article from The Hill titled "Western North Carolina deserves better: Pass the FEMA Act now" with the subtitle "The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill." The article is written by Lynne Russo, an opinion contributor, dated October 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time.

The Hill Op-Ed: WNC Deserves Better - Pass the FEMA Act Now (October 6, 2025)