BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An Avery County attraction announced it ... “Following Hurricane Helene’s impact on ...

Two friends raised $70,000 to rebuild a washed-away bridge in Avery County, finally ending the Browns' 200-day struggle.

Avery County alone has reported the loss ... “Christmas trees and tourism are the backbones of Western North Carolina,” Smith explained. “When one is hit, we all feel it.