Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction in the mountains of North Carolina devastated one of the region’s big industries: Christmas tree farming. One family operation overcame obstacles to get ...

North Carolina's Christmas tree farms are thriving despite Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene swept ... His lot is a couple of hours away from where the tree matured in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

North Carolina’s live Christmas tree industry — the second largest in the country — was not spared by the catastrophic impact of Tropical Storm Helene in the mountains, but state officials ...

Christmas tree farms in Western North Carolina, Avery County are open after damage some sustained from Helene’s rain, wind and landslides.

(WGHP) — North Carolina-grown Christmas trees carry extra meaning this year. Families across the nation are setting up their trees and decorating for Christmas. Some even plan a trip to the ...

Western North Carolina: Hurricane Helene upended the region’s Christmas tree industry. Now, farmers and residents are eager for the comfort of the season’s rituals . Yazoo City, Miss.: ...

Christmas tree industry in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene destruction in WNC. By Tom George. Thursday, November 28, 2024. ... Not just the mountains, community, ...