Category: Hurricane Helene

The flood waters receded months ago and the national media has turned its attention elsewhere, but in western North Carolina, the impacts of Hurricane Helene are still seen and felt every day.

WATAUGA COUNTY – Nestled among the rugged beauty of Watauga County near Boone, Ed Winebarger’s seven-acre organic farm isn’t just a piece of land — it’s a deeply rooted mission.

WESTERN N.C. – September 27, 2024. For residents of Western North Carolina, that’s the day when regular life turned to chaos, as torrential rains from Hurricane Helene sent water rushing into mountain towns, washing away homes, farms, businesses, quaint downtowns, roads and bridges.