Western North Carolina Communities Continue Recovery After Hurricane Helene
Four months after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding across western North Carolina, communities throughout the region continue to face a slow and difficult recovery.
Jeffrey Burroughs, president of the River Arts District Artists, spoke about the need for continued financial support for the artists and small businesses impacted by the storm.
“This shouldn’t even be a political issue,” Burroughs said. “Our community is suffering, and what we need right now is the kind of financial support that matches the level of devastation we’ve received from this storm.”
The River Arts District is home to more than 700 artists and serves as a major economic and cultural hub for Asheville.