Hurricane Helene, the Environmental Effects
Hurricane Helene, the Environmental Effects Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina Friday, September 27, 2024, after the region was already saturated with rain, causing mudslides and flooding that destroyed homes, businesses, and communities. Rainfall in WNC over the course of three days ranged from 12 inches to more than 31 inches. Mount Mitchell received 24 […]
Things to know about Mitchell & Yancey Counties
Western North Carolina has a rich history, largely based in nature, art and culture. For the first few weeks after Hurricane Helene, the tech world was focused on the Town of Spruce Pine, population of around 2,200 people. Nestled in Mitchell County in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Spruce Pine produces 70-90% of the worlds’ high […]