Western NC's livestock, Christmas trees, crops impacted post-Helene
Hurricane Helene hit the agricultural community of western North Carolina hard. Many farmers in western North Carolina were significantly impacted by the damage the storm left behind just two weeks ago. Some people rely on western parts of the state for crops, live stock and (as the holiday approaches) Christmas trees.
Helene: Amid catastrophe, good news on Christmas trees
About a week or so after Election Day every year, the aroma in the cool air begins to change downtown in the 1,300-population community of West Jefferson in the North Carolina mountains. Frasir firs by the truck and trailer load,
Helene Not Expected To Significantly Affect NC Christmas Tree Supply
By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal N.C. Christmas trees are sold at the state farmer’s market in Raleigh. Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal The North Carolina Christmas Tree Association
North Carolina Christmas tree industry recovers from Helene as hope for holiday supply remains strong
Helene was a devastating storm that spared no region of North Carolina, including the state's Christmas tree industry – the second-largest in the U.S.
NC business making meaningful impact in lives of those in need after Helene
A North Carolina family business has opened its doors to support those affected by Hurricane Helene, providing essential assistance to over 2,000 individuals in the community. Jennifer Byland and Taylor Lonon,
Massive, unprecedented response to western NC following impacts of Hurricane Helene, Gov. Cooper says
Gov. Roy Cooper was joined by officials from FEMA, NCDOT, and NCDPS to share western NC updates. RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper and government officials shared an update on the impacts of Hurricane Helene in western NC on Tuesday morning.
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