On September 26-27th Hurricane Helene hit our hometown in Western North Carolina with high winds and historic rainfalls, causing loss of life, property, power outages, school closings, mudslides, damage to roads, and more. The High Country responded in the only way we know how - meeting the moment and helping our neighbors. These are the stories of a community ravaged by disaster who rallied together in a time of unprecedented diaster.
Original air date: 10/25/24
Original air date: 10/18/24
#WataugaStrong - It’s not just a saying, it’s a lifestyle in the wake of the hurricane.
In fact, the work the High Country has done has impressed even the US Army.
Ella Snapp tells us more about the efforts from the Watauga High School.
Original Air Date: 10/15/24
Original Air Date: 10/15/24
It was more than just a game.
And before that first home game for App State Soccer following Hurricane Helene, one of its rivals made a stop at Watauga High School in Boone, NC to drop off supplies for those that need it.
Ella Snapp has the story of the App State soccer against Coastal Carolina.
Original Air Date: 10/13/24
Ahead of their first game back after the hurricane, the App State football will travel to Louisiana for a game against the University of Louisiana. In the wake of the hurricane, running back Anderson Castle & his teammates volunteered to help rebuild the community.
The Boone-native gives his thoughts from a hometown perspective.
Produced by Bobby Phillips.
Original Air Date: 10/11/20
Everywhere you look in Western North Carolina, there are caring people & organizations doing all they can to help people in need.
Grier Hodge spotlights a couple of the groups in Watauga and Ashe Counties.
Original Air Date: 10/10/24
The community of Banner Elk, NC, still needs your help.
Residents have worked tirelessly to help each other & thanks to donations they have been able to assist many.
Resource leader Jasmine Spence tells us what they need most right now at the old Banner Elk School site. Produced by David Katzenmaier.
Original Air Date: 10/10/24
Some people from parts of Western North Carolina have been helped out in Boone by the American Red Cross.
Bobby Phillips tells us they have set up a base to provide meals, water, showers and laundry to service to the community in the parking lot of Walmart.
Original Air Date: 10/9/24