A Christmas tree farmer says choosing to purchase a “real” tree this holiday season can go a long way in supporting farmers who were impacted by Hurricane Helene and other storms. The center of many holiday gatherings is of course the Christmas tree,

When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, many Christmas tree farms, a major source of income in that part of the state, suffered major damage.

Two locals are launching Operation North Carolina Christmas Angels, and the goal is to collect Christmas gifts to deliver to storm victims in the disaster-stricken area.

North Carolina is the country’s second-largest producer of Christmas trees, and most of Louisiana's live Christmas trees come from Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. It's the closest climate where popular species such as the Fraser and Turkish firs sold by the Pollard family can be grown.

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- Western North Carolina is home to one of the country's largest sources of Christmas trees in the country. It's why after Hurricane Helene, many are hoping to show their support for the local economy. This year, more people are choosing the tradition of a fresh tree instead of a store-bought tree.

As the holiday season approaches, families across North Carolina embark on the cherished tradition of selecting the pe

A 20-foot-tall Fraser fir grown on the Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, will be displayed in the White House this holiday season.

Supporting those impacted by Helene one Fraser fir at a time RALEIGH – Nothing ushers in the holiday season like seeing roadside Christmas tree lots pop up across the state of fresh trees outside

Avery Farms owner Graham Avery joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss how Hurricane Helene devastated his farm and why he believes it could take 15 years to fully rebuild.

How has Hurricane Helene impacted Christmas tree farms in North Carolina?