Rose Eiklor

Dec 31, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rose Eiklor

BOONE, N.C. — Areas of the High Country are now dealing with a big setback three months after Helene blew through. What You Need To KnowBridges in Avery County were damaged by rain that came through Sunday nightFoot bridges were built after Helene, and some of those are now damagedMany are hoping for a more permanent solution to the damage from HeleneRobin Ollis started building bridges for Avery County just a week after the storm.

Dec 24, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rose Eiklor

BOONE, N.C. - Luc Henry has done construction for many years. In college, he and a classmate started their own construction company. Years later, it's still his passion. What You Need To Know Twelve tiny homes were built in Boone Amish from Pennsylvania came to the area for two days to build themOne man is working to finish some of the homes by Christmas"This gave me a great opportunity to give back to the community that I love living in and has given me so much," Luc Henry said.

Dec 24, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rose Eiklor

BOONE, N.C. — Just days before Christmas, Nan Hollifield was picking up supplies at Camping World in Marion. It's a donation center run by Project Your Home. What You Need To KnowChristmas is different for people in the mountainsMany say the things they lost in the storm are making Christmas feel different this yearMany are still living in hotels, campers and even in tents"It's not my normal. I just think that everything's been turned upside down," Nan Hollifield said.

Dec 13, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Rose Eiklor

BOONE, N.C. — Gerry Ashley has been staying in FEMA housing for two weeks. Inside this building he is working to make it homey, bringing his plants. What You Need To KnowFEMA housing is now open in McDowell CountyFamilies say they are thankful to have something to call their ownFEMA does not charge families to stay in these homes"My mom, my sister and my grandmother gave me plants," Ashley said.

Dec 11, 2024 | mynews13.com | Rose Eiklor

Benjamin Knight says he came here to Alpine Ski Center just days after Hurricane Helene blew through. He says the parking lot was full of debris and the fence was destroyed. What You Need To KnowSki resorts have reopened in the mountains of western North CarolinaSkiers recently were enjoying the snow on the slopes of Sugar Mountain ResortThe resort's owner says he's eager to get back to normalHe is the assistant manager and says it was scary for all outdoor businesses up in the mountains.