Christmas, North Carolina and Hurricane Helene

Bluebird Christmas tree farm gives back to hurricane-impacted farms in North Carolina
Bluebird Christmas Tree Farm is donating a portion of its proceeds from 800 Fraser firs to support North Carolina farms devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Locals launch an operation to bring Christmas to hurricane victims in North Carolina
Two locals are launching Operation North Carolina Christmas Angels, and the goal is to collect Christmas gifts to deliver to storm victims in the disaster-stricken area.
First Lady Jill Biden welcomes Christmas tree from hurricane-ravaged North Carolina
First Lady Jill Biden welcomed a Christmas tree as it arrived at the White House from a farm in western North Carolina that was hard hit by Hurricane Helene. The tree has become a symbol of hope and perseverance.
White House Christmas tree from western North Carolina to be delivered
A Christmas tree from a farm in Newland, North Carolina, has been delivered to the White House.The Cartner Family previously harvested the tree, which will be displayed in the Blue Room at the White House.
Hurricane Helene devastates 200-year-old Christmas tree farm in North Carolina
When Helene flooded parts of western North Carolina in late September, it destroyed many businesses, including a 200-year-old Christmas tree farm in the town of Plumtree.
How Hurricane Helene Impacted Western North Carolina Christmas Tree Farmers
Hurricane Helene posed significant challenges to North Carolina’s Christmas tree farmers, but their resilience is ensuring a steady supply of Frazer firs for the holidays.
Good News: White House Christmas tree comes from North Carolina area hit hard by hurricane
This year's White House Christmas tree, which comes from a North Carolina tree farm hit hard by Hurricane Helene, has become a symbol of hope and faith. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk reports.
White House Christmas tree a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
Christmas tree prices are up again in 2024, especially for live trees. How to save money and still get a beautiful tree. (Scripps News) NEWLAND, N.C. — The Cartner family knew since last year that one of their farm's Christmas trees would be headed to the White House this winter.
North Carolina Christmas tree selected for White House’s Blue Room
Sam Cartner Jr., co-owner of Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in western North Carolina, talks about being able to provide the official White House Christmas tree, a 20-foot Fraser fir.
First lady Jill Biden receives the 2024 White House Christmas tree
First lady Jill Biden, alongside her grandson Beau, received the White House Christmas Tree, which was donated by a Western North Carolina family.
Jill Biden Has Chosen a Side in the “Christmas Decorations Before Thanksgiving?” Debate
She’s using her final holiday season in the White House to declare a stand in the evergreen (heh) controversy.
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Christmas and Holiday Festivities Across North Carolina
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources works to enhance the things that people love about North Carolina: its ...
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Collecting toys for western North Carolina while selling Christmas trees
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A farmer from western North Carolina has been coming to Leland for 15 years to sell Christmas trees ...
The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
The Cartner family had known since last year that one of their farm’s Christmas trees would be headed to the White House this ...