Rising Above Helene: A journey of resilience and rebuilding in western North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners have come together to reflect and shine a light on the significant rebuilding efforts in Western North Carolina following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene.

“It was scary, and it was scary because unknown, especially in those first couple of days where we had this epic telecommunications failure,” said Buncombe County Commission Chair Amanda Edwards.

The new documentary, Rising Above Helene, offers a comprehensive look at the rebuilding efforts in Western North Carolina. It features county commissioners and residents sharing their experiences and insights, providing a glimpse into what the past year has been like…

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