Christmas, North Carolina and Hurricane Helene

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.
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.
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;
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
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.
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.
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
White House Christmas tree a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
Christmas tree prices are up again in 2024, especially for live trees. How to save money and still get a beautiful tree.
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White House Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for North Carolina
NEWLAND, N.C. (AP) — The Cartner family had known since last year that one of their farm's Christmas trees would be headed ...
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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 ...