Christmas, North Carolina and Hurricane Helene

White House Christmas tree on its way from storm-ravaged WNC region after Helene
In a county ravaged by Tropical Storm Helene, farm workers cut down a Christmas tree bound for the White House's Blue Room.
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 Helene impacted North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry
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. “We want this tree to represent all the good things about society;
Christmas tree shortage on the horizon after drought, storms
( NewsNation) — Christmas trees could be in short supply for several years. A nationwide shortage is projected, thanks to the northeastern drought and North Carolina floods. The state is the second-highest supplier of Christmas trees in the country.
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.
Good News: White House Christmas tree comes from North Carolina area hit hard by hurricane
This year's White House Christmas tree, which comes from a North Carolina tree farm hit hard by Hurricane Helene, has become a symbol of hope and faith. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk reports.
White House Christmas tree will finally be presented next Monday
First Lady Jill Biden will be presented with the tree and is expected to be joined by military-connected families for the event, according to The White House. The tree will be set
North Carolina Christmas tree selected for White House’s Blue Room
Sam Cartner Jr., co-owner of Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in western North Carolina, talks about being able to provide the official White House Christmas tree, a 20-foot Fraser fir.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
North Carolina, Michigan State to anchor Fort Myers Tip-Off in 2025
College basketball season is one of the best of the year. It comes at a time when the weather is getting colder, Thanksgiving ...
White House Christmas tree a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
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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 ...
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Gov. McMaster to light state Christmas tree this weekend
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season when they light the state’s ...