From Canton To Cruso: Volunteers Lend A Helping Hand After Flooding

20/08/2021 2 min

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Episode Synopsis

Tuesday's flash flood in Haywood County left business and homes mired in mud and debris. Here's what the damage looks like on the ground: The water of the Pigeon River pushed into the Canton and Cruso areas so high - that it's still too early for a full assessment of the damage. Muddy volunteers gathered at Bear Waters Brewing Company in downtown. Shaun Sandefur's father Kevin is the owner of the brewery. "It was pretty disheartening to see over a decade of hard work and my dad's dreams be literally washed away," said Sandefur. He's 22 years old and has worked a number of jobs at the brewery. The brewery's patio was damaged in the flood and after 2 feet of water made its way inside. Sandefur says his dad's experience as a contractor been crucial as they clean up the property. "I remember running around as a little kid while he was building this place literally with his own two hands," said Sandefur. He says he knows a number of people along the river who have experienced incredible

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