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The Global Economy Depends on One Small Town in North Carolina — and, Because of Helene, No One Can Reach It Now

The tiny town is the only place on the planet with the high-quality quartz essential to semiconductor production.

A man operates a back hoe to clear debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 30, 2024 at Old Fort, North Carolina.
A man operates a back hoe to clear debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 30, 2024 at Old Fort, North Carolina. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images

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