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.

Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction through western North Carolina but triad Christmas tree farmers are determined to keep the holiday tradition alive.

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.

A North Carolina farm hit by Hurricane Helene is set to provide the White House with a Christmas tree this holiday season. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm, located in Avery County, faced severe challenges after the storm unleashed destructive mudslides,

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.

Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports the latest on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Check out the new Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer for this upcoming movie starring Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden,