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.
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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.
NC hurricane victims to arrive in Medina Friday to celebrate Christmas this weekend
Greater Akron residents encouraged to don holiday attire Saturday to help celebrate Christmas in Medina with Hurricane Helene victims.
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.
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.
Families from Asheville enjoy belated Christmas celebration at Castle Noel in Ohio
Some families in western North Carolina got a Christmas re-do this past weekend, in Ohio. On Saturday, Jan. 11, three buses ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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After Helene's floods, North Carolina tries to tame trauma's lasting damage
"That is not what has been happening since the hurricane." A Christmas tree stands in what is left of the Bee Tree ...
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Will South Carolina or North Carolina see a White Christmas? Here are the chances
Since the '60s, the Upstate has seen a winter wonderland Christmas morning only twice, in 1962 and more recently in 2010. Because of the elevation of Western North Carolina, there is a slightly ...