Rising Above Helene

On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene unleashes catastrophic floods across Western North Carolina's mountains, surging rivers beyond their banks, crumbling roads, destroying homes, and leaving communities in ruins. In the aftermath, neighbors unite with quiet determination to rebuild, showcasing the unyielding resilience that defines these mountain counties. Local governments coordinate emergency responses and long-term recovery, while volunteers and residents lay the foundation for renewal and hope, proving that though rivers may rise, the people rise higher.