FLETCHER, N.C. (828news NOW) — More than 500 people gathered Wednesday at Bill Moore Community Park in Fletcher for an event honoring elected officials, public employees and community partners who have helped lead Western North Carolina’s recovery from Tropical Storm Helene.
Gov. Josh Stein joined local leaders at the Land of Sky Regional Council event, where speakers praised the progress made since the storm devastated the region nearly a year ago.
Maureen Copelof, Brevard mayor and chair of the council’s executive committee, introduced the governor, saying he has been “front and center” in the recovery effort…