Christmas, North Carolina and Hurricane Helene

Locals launch an operation to bring Christmas to hurricane victims in North Carolina
Two locals are launching Operation North Carolina Christmas Angels, and the goal is to collect Christmas gifts to deliver to storm victims in the disaster-stricken area.
Hurricane Helene devastates 200-year-old Christmas tree farm in North Carolina
When Helene flooded parts of western North Carolina in late September, it destroyed many businesses, including a 200-year-old Christmas tree farm in the town of Plumtree.
How Hurricane Helene impacted North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry
NEWLAND, N.C. (WBTV) - A North Carolina Christmas tree is heading to the White House Wednesday after being harvested from one community just weeks after Hurricane Helene ripped through the area.
The White House’s Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
The visit to Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm by White House staff was initially delayed because of damaged roads, Greene said. When the staff made their selection in late October, they adorned their tree of choice with a red, white and blue ribbon that was larger than a basketball, Cartner said.
North Carolina Christmas tree farm suffers damage from Helene
Graham Avery, Avery Farms Manager, spoke about how Helene destroyed more than 60,000 Christmas trees on the farm. Nov. 22, 2024.
Hurricane Helene may cause a Christmas tree shortage
Christmas tree sales will likely increase Thanksgiving weekend, and if there are fewer live trees to choose from, you can blame Hurricane Helene. North
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