Christmas, Hurricane Helene and Medina

Medina rekindles Christmas spirit for North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene changed their lives forever but for one weekend in January a small Ohio town kept the spirit of Christmas alive.
North Carolina hurricane victims celebrate Christmas in Medina
A Christmas re-do took place in Medina for families impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina last September. The natural disaster wiped out homes and businesses.
Opinion
I'm from Appalachia and my Christmas visit after Hurricane Helene revealed what DC really thinks of us
Appalachia is still recovering following Hurricane Helene's widespread damage and the federal government's efforts have been missing or inefficient.
North Carolina flu deaths jump Christmas week
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Flu deaths in North Carolina nearly doubled Christmas week, according to the latest data released. The Department of Health and Human Services says 12 people have died from the flu so far this season, five of those happened the week ending December 28th.
Local Christmas event set for 250+ hurricane victims
Plans are underway to bring more than 250 victims of Hurricane Helene from North Carolina to Medina for The Promise of Christmas event Jan. 11 through Jan. 13. Once they arrive, the city will be recreating and re-celebrating all of the wondrous holiday events that are held here for them.
Special Christmas event for Hurricane Helene survivors delights in Medina
When the owner of Castle Noel, Mark Klaus, saw a video of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, he felt inspired to do something.
WTVD2h
Some western NC Helene survivors treated to a Christmas holiday do over at Castle Noel in Ohio
Over the weekend, three buses loaded with families from the Asheville area were taken to Castle Noel in Medina, Ohio. The event was held in the downtown area which was still decorated for the holidays ...
The New York Times29d
Saving Christmas in North Carolina, One Tree at a Time, After Hurricane Helene
In storm-wrecked western North Carolina, Christmas tree farmers are determined to keep holiday traditions going and protect their livelihoods. By Emily Cochrane Photographs by Mike Belleme Emily ...
Marketplace19d
Christmas tree farmers in North Carolina struggle through a challenging season
Farmers and scientists are concerned Hurricane Helene floodwaters may have spread a deadly fungus to the region's beloved ...
$1 lottery ticket leads to ‘epic jackpot’ win on Christmas Eve for North Carolina man
David Webb of Stokesdale tried his luck on Digital Instants on Tuesday and won a $545,885 progressive jackpot! Webb played a ...
WGHP25d
Which Christmas movies were made in North Carolina and what are the all-time best?
“Christmas in Conway” (2013), also filmed in Wilmington (not in the relatively nearby Conway, South Carolina), had a big-name lineup of Mary Louise Parker, Andy Garcia, Mandy Moore and Cheri ...
Medina needs donors, volunteers for Promise of Christmas
The square will once again be bustling with holiday magic Jan. 10-12 with an encore presentation of the Candlelight Walk.