Press Releases
October 11, 2024
Dear Friend, two weeks post-Helene and it’s past time I take a moment to thank each and every one of you, the people of Western North Carolina, for your strength, resilience, patience, and amidst everything going on, your steadfast dedication to our community.
October 10, 2024
Dear Friend, although we are still in the thick of meeting immediate recovery needs across Western North Carolina, I wanted to take a step back today to request that everyone keep the people of Florida in your thoughts and prayers.
October 9, 2024
Dear Friend, you may have received my email yesterday dispelling the outlandish rumors being spread online about Hurricane Helene response and recovery.
October 8, 2024
Dear Friend, over the past 10 days, I have been proud of how our mountain communities have come together to help one another.
October 8, 2024
Dear Friend, I know everyone is starting to get restless.
October 7, 2024
Dear Friend, here’s to hope: 6,586 people have been rescued, evacuated or assisted by search and rescue teams since Hurricane Helene hit, including 39 survivors being rescued on Saturday, October 5, over eight full days into rescue efforts.
October 6, 2024
Dear Friend, happy Sunday.
October 5, 2024
Dear Friend, we are turning a corner.
October 4, 2024
Dear Friend, one whole week.
October 3, 2024
Dear Friend, Western North Carolina has been the focus of many people over the past week.