EAST SPENCER — East Spencer hosted its first tree lighting on Tuesday, an event that town officials say they hope turns out to be an annual staple of the community. The event was held beside the fire ...

In what might be counted as a generous gift, Christmas tree experts say it appears not a single North Carolina tree grower was put out of business by the remnants of Hurricane Helene that ripped ...

BOONE, N.C. – Christmas tree farmers in North Carolina are making a roaring comeback in the state after Hurricane Helene destroyed so much for the industry. The extensive damage from Helene is ...

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina last September, many of the state's hundreds of Christmas tree farms were just gearing up for their busiest season.

Western North Carolina is a prime region for growing Christmas trees, with many farms near Asheville. Several local farms offer a "choose and cut" experience for a traditional holiday outing. In ...