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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

BOONE, N.C. – Hurricane Helene didn't just flood Western North Carolina in September 2024, it also washed away years of hard work and future holiday memories for Christmas tree farmers in the area.

Purchasing a real Christmas tree supports American farmers and their local economies. Buying a real tree can help support communities, such as those in North Carolina recovering from natural disasters ...