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Jessica Wakeman

Jessica Wakeman is a journalist based in Asheville, North Carolina.

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October 5, 2024
Jessica Wakeman
Helene Shows How Badly We Need to Hurricane-Proof Running Water
Asheville residents still can’t drink the water from their faucets. And the Helene disaster isn’t the first time this has happened.

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