The lawmaker representing Haywood and Madison counties told Queen City News he has not been approached by Republican leadership about any changes to the bill, but said he had not decided how he

When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, many Christmas tree farms, a major source of income in that part of the state, suffered major damage.

According to FEMA, 33 families have temporary homes to call their own in Western North Carolina as of Thanksgiving and nearly 500 families have been approved for housing. FEMA is paying hotel costs for almost 12,000 survivors in the state. The federal agency has already paid more than $ 940,000 to help survivors with their rent.

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

A Western North Carolina winter festival is back and will run until Christmas. The 6th annual Winterfest is underway at Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Equipment operators from across the country came to Western North Carolina to assist in cleanup from Tropical Storm Helene.