Rex Hodge

Thousands of Christmas trees are grown in Western North Carolina, which pumps hundreds of millions of dollars into the state's economy.

TOPICS: Flood Debris Volunteers Lake Junaluska Hurricane Helene Haywood County Clean up

It is hard enough to endure flood damage. But for one Helene victim in Waynesville, the flooding was followed with the theft of expensive Halloween decorations.

Flood relief support is coming from all parts of the country and beyond. Anat Sultan-Dadon, the Consul General of Israel to the Southeast toured Helene damage.

TOPICS: Canton Community Kitchen Helene Flooding Food pantry Repairs Infrastructure

Canton makes a direct connection to the White House, as President Joe Biden placed a personal to the Mayor of Zeb Smathers regarding the ongoing recovery.

The road to recovery from Helene is a long one, but some positive news hit the WNC region on Oct. 30 as parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway begin to reopen.

The Pisgah Bears were scheduled to host Tuscola at their home stadium on Oct. 25 in the popular county clash football game, but Helene damaged their field.

Many people in Western North Carolina relied heavily on first responders during Helene. On Saturday, Nov. 2, there is a chance to show appreciation.

After some businesses in Jackson County took hard hits from Helene, a grant program is helping to get them back on their feet.