Johnny Bolick, a member of IChurch from Hickory, N.C., pushes a wheel barrow of debris from the sanctuary of Old Fort United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Old Fort, N.C. More than four feet of water from Mill Creek flooded the building during Hurricane Helene. rwillett@newsobserver.com September 27 marked one year since Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina. The storm was merciless.