Trump’s Visit to Western North Carolina Returns the Spotlight to a Region Devastated by Hurricane Helene, Now Freezing Cold
As the wildfires in Southern California continue to dominate the headlines, those struck by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina months ago are still struggling to piece together the basics of life.

President Trump’s tour of western North Carolina on Friday returned a much-needed spotlight to devastated mountain communities where, four months since Hurricane Helene, thousands still lack basic necessities, a means to make money and an adequate roof over their heads. To add to their misery, temperatures in the last week have dropped into the single digits, with high winds making it feel even colder.
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