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 Dalton George In the weeks and months after Hurricane Helene, I’ve seen many good stories about the police and fire departments that sent employees...
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
North Carolina’s public schools are on the front lines of disaster recovery By Kimberly Jones The devastation brought by Hurricane Helene to western North Carolina has left communities grappling with significant loss and upheaval. As we witness the aftermath,...
by Beacon Media | Nov 25, 2024 | Appalachia, Business, Climate Crisis, Environment, Hurricane Helene, Hurricanes, Local Organizing, Local Politics, North Carolina, North Carolina Community, North Carolina State Politics, Public Health, Reclaiming Rural, Western North Carolina
Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers calls on lawmakers in Raleigh to deliver for hurricane victims By Zeb Smathers From the moment Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury on North Carolina, we’ve witnessed the best of humanity. Neighbors of all beliefs, political parties,...