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.
White House Christmas tree for 2024 harvested from North Carolina farm
NEWLAND, N.C. — The official White House Christmas Tree for 2024 was harvested Wednesday at the Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in Newland.
White House Christmas tree selected from Helene-ravaged North Carolina farm
A 20-foot-tall Fraser fir grown on the Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, will be displayed in the White House this holiday season.
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.
Wiregrass town works to give those devastated by Hurricane Helene a Christmas to remember
It's the season of giving, and one local community is looking to give back to those who were affected by a devastating storm.
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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'America's Largest Home' Is A Scenic North Carolina Gem Ideal For Enjoying Christmas Magic
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First Lady Jill Biden to receive White House Chrismas tree from North Carolina
First Lady Jill Biden will soon receive the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree, the White House announced in a press ...
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Chesapeake business starts seeing Christmas tree crowd before Thanksgiving
Pierce says the cost of them is not too different from last year and explained why they've been so costly in recent years.
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Christmas and Holiday Festivities Across North Carolina
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources works to enhance the things that people love about North Carolina: its ...
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Christmas is on the way: Everything to do and see in Western North Carolina this season
It's mid-November and the Christmas season is already beginning in Western North Carolina, with light shows, tree ...
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Cold snap brings winter feeling across central North Carolina
Some good news though: there is no longer a severe weather risk on Wednesday. Scattered showers are possible with a gusty ...
Biltmore looks like Christmas after dusting of snow
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The historic Biltmore estate in Asheville, North Carolina, looked extra festive Friday morning after snow ...