Faith in humanity!!!! This week is all about the many different groups that are working tirelessly to raise  funds and to gather essentials to transport to our neighbors in the upsate and in the Western North Carolina mountains. We have seen an incredible miracle at work, as the flow of these items is continuing to these areas from the air and the ground. We are joined by Carter Sheridan a young pilot and flight instructor from Georgetown, S.C.. Carter and his family have been working around the clock and with the help of several other pilots and plane owners, they have conitued a connection of all the essential items to the areas that are in dire need. This young man is an absolute hero and at 22 he is mature far beyond his years. We are also joined by our very own, Adrianna Lawrence with WBTW TV 13. Adrianna joined a group from SC Needs Help this week and had an exciting 36 hours on the road making deliveries in the mountains and upstate S.C. She will be doing a feature story this week so we did not want to dive too deep into her experiences. But, her description was "Life-Changing". Also joining us was Capt Fred and his great friend from Boone, N.C., Allen Burchell. Allen has been actively working on the ground in NC since the rains were just starting to clear out. He enlightens us on several things including the status of several areas in the mountains.  He also shares some of the most essential of needs that they have for those that were displaced. This week, we don't get to discuss much in the way of fins, fur, and feathers, but I think we discussed far more important topics. Our friends at Black Mingo Venison Processor and Taxidermy say that they are starting to see some really nice bucks and the signs that love is in the air. They are prepared to take care of all your needs with your harvest including any mount that you can imagine. As far as fishing the inshore bites are really picking up along the coast. We are seeing great reports on flounder and redfish. Not just the Bull Reds, but plenty of slot sized fish being found in all of the estuaries and particularly around the jetties. Alligator hunting is on the top of many lists for anyone that had the fortune of being drawn for a tag thsi year. We were fortunate to see a big 12 plus gator harvested in the Pee Dee/Black River area. With the floodwaters making their way to the Santee rivers, anyone should use extreme caution if you venture up those ways and be careful of debris and swift currents. We hope you have a great week and if you can find the time or the ability in anyway to assist with the relief efforts, please help the many groups bring some help to the hills. Enjoy,
Capt. E