Though they were seven hours away, their suffering felt like his own. He couldn’t bear the thought of watching his home swallowed by floodwaters, losing friends and family to a sudden disaster, or spending Thanksgiving alone,

Hurricane Helene took out critical infrastructure in western North Carolina, specifically water systems that were already under much strain.

The nonprofit is working hard to get people back into homes for the holidays after Hurricane Helene destroyed many western North Carolina homes in September. Andy Barnett is the Executive Director, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and tells us how the organization is helping people recover.

Residents across the area are still feeling the effects of the hurricane, with reports indicating its impact is widespread.

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