https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/90224/archive/files/4d425b1e5d5ca3b8a27d316771a5065a.png?Expires=1784764800&Signature=ewgLuPLOXZE8bDmWYLZ-q7tMrXv1V9NkEQhmXYHTRYOEXfXW4PN8L9kuOu%7EZmVsda7kKIaT70ZdSmunU1457RwPYubdZ4gjt8pzdmMP4ZrSTC6xvaUizCXaYyhzeL52-PaEKX77QLOq7uLoOvnrojxJJzvbH5bPVYQyUS6hl4pPXRSc%7E95TOH4Y7XuqFNEmaJ3RHI5WxDGx0NJM6%7EP9X0mxUhLGfZqgL-FQIfsANBx91pkkRR4B-KyvFl7CE5nq3JC6p2sM5sW71erzJqC7H3kNGq0Ey1xWDIJQoKaKvukFHXKgkfXE97Ub9myVM0m198PUI-XRfgKLr7a-ZiWvu6A__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM f5e521bd1ff1576f64207047dcbecbc6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance: Heroic Stories of WNC Description An account of the resource <span>Stories collected by </span><a href="https://www.terpsicorps.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance</a><span> as part of </span><em>Appalachian Phoenix</em>, a project to transform real stories of kindness and perseverance in the wake of Hurricane Helene into breathtaking movement, music, and design.<span><br /><br />As inspiration for </span><em>Appalachian Phoenix</em><span>, Terpsicorps collected the stories of heroes who are making a real difference in the rebuilding of Western North Carolina. </span><a href="https://www.terpsicorps.org/heroic-stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read them all on the Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance website.</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website <a href="https://www.terpsicorps.org/heroic-stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.terpsicorps.org/heroic-stories</a> Text Any textual data included in the document <p>When Hurricane Helene hit, it didn’t just destroy homes and businesses—it also threatened the ability of thousands to participate in the election. That’s where Corinne Duncan and her team at Buncombe County Election Services stepped in.</p> <p>Just two days after the storm, Corinne and her staff were back in the office—despite ongoing water shortages, power outages, and widespread damage—determined to ensure that every citizen could still cast their vote.</p> <p>With 50 people sharing a single portable toilet, coworkers hauling water from their home wells, and fuel in short supply, they managed to:</p> <ul><li>Assess 14 early voting locations for storm damage</li> <li>Check in with 560 poll workers to confirm their ability to serve</li> <li>Find replacement sites for polling locations damaged by the storm</li> <li>Expand absentee ballot distribution to meet increased demand</li> </ul><p>Despite the devastation, Buncombe County still saw an incredible 74% voter turnout. Her commitment to democracy and civic engagement in the face of disaster is a testament to her unwavering leadership and dedication to her community. Corinne, we honor your determination and the resilience of your entire team.</p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Corinne Duncan: A Hurricane Hero Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Description An account of the resource This story was collected by <a href="https://www.terpsicorps.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance</a> as part of the project <em>Appalachian Phoenix</em>. <a href="https://www.terpsicorps.org/heroic-stories" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read more on the Terpsicorps website.</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Document Helene Hurricane Heroes Voting