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Food Access Woes Growing in Western NC Months After Helene

In the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, broken roads kept hungry people from accessing the grocery stores that remained open. But two-and-a-half months out, mountain communities are experiencing persistent challenges to food access.

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Highlighting the Holidays: Happy Hanukkah

Hanukkah, which begins on Wednesday, December 25, this year, is the Jewish holiday commemorating the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of Antiochus IV.

Beets and greens on a farmers market table.

What’s in Season in North Carolina?

Apples, beets, cabbage, carrots, collards, kale, peanuts, pecans, spinach, sweet potatoes, and more are currently in season in North Carolina.