I still can’t get in touch with my friend in Brevard (SW of Asheville). He’s one of my best friends (and I’m godfather to his oldest girl). I heard from his ex-wife that they’re okay and the house is fine but that it’s otherwise like a war zone there. I call and text a few times a day but can’t get through.
I’m sure there are many with loved ones there that they can’t reach at all and haven’t been able to confirm status one way or the other. That’s a terrible state to be in.
My father lives in Brevard. I talked to him yesterday. He had to travel 12 miles outside town to get cell service. Both the Food Lion and Ingles were open. Still no power or cell service. He said Brevard fared better than many towns in the area.