by Beacon Media | Jun 19, 2025 | Climate crisis, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, Reclaiming Rural, Western North Carolina
The Appalachia Comics Project is working to produce its first book, “Islands in the Sky” (which will be available in digital and print formats) about Hurricane Helene.
by Dalton George | Feb 17, 2025 | Appalachia, Climate crisis, Dalton George, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, U.S. Politics, Western North Carolina
This salamander and the federal Act that protects it shows how government can protect the things we all love.
by Dalton George | Jan 21, 2025 | Climate crisis, Dalton George, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Reclaiming Rural, Western North Carolina
First responders deserve praise for their efforts, but what about others who have made it possible to recover?
by Beacon Media | Dec 30, 2024 | Climate crisis, Elections, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Politics
N.C. Gov.-elect Josh Stein has shown leadership on environmental issues. He should continue.
by Dalton George | Dec 9, 2024 | Appalachia, Climate crisis, Dalton George, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, Western North Carolina
A Town Council member fights for people — and the truth.
by Kimberly Jones | Dec 3, 2024 | Appalachia, Climate crisis, Education, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Kimberly Jones, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Politics, Reclaiming Rural, U.S. Politics, Western North Carolina
The devastation brought by Hurricane Helene to western North Carolina has left communities grappling with significant loss and upheaval. And while there are so many areas that will need help, how our people recover will most assuredly pass directly through North Carolina’s public schools.