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Carving out Pumpkins and Our Future
One of the twisted gifts of loss is that the darkness that currently feels empty also creates space to innovate and give our children a community that is not just rebuilt but reimagined. Now is the time to put together a long-term recovery effort and team that will focus on not just rebuilding but reclaiming and redefining what it means to be mountain strong – making our region and everyone downstream more resilient with future trends and challenges in mind.
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Uncovering the Bedrock of Who We Are
Ah, take my love, take it down
Oh, climb a mountain and turn around
Oh, the landslide will bring it down
Selections from Stevie Nicks’ song, Landslide
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The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Our community will never be the same. The landscape has forever been altered, the damage to our infrastructure - including major interstates - will take years to replace or repair. There is already a steady exodus of residents whose houses and apartments cannot safely see them through the winter and of employees who lost their jobs, particularly within the tourism and service industries. We are working towards a new normal. And hoping to rebuild better. But it will take time and a lot of work, and it will include many setbacks.
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