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White House Christmas tree on its way from storm-ravaged WNC region after Helene
In a county ravaged by Tropical Storm Helene, farm workers cut down a Christmas tree bound for the White House's Blue Room.
Hurricane Helene devastates 200-year-old Christmas tree farm in North Carolina
When Helene flooded parts of western North Carolina in late September, it destroyed many businesses, including a 200-year-old Christmas tree farm in the town of Plumtree.
The White House’s Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
The visit to Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm by White House staff was initially delayed because of damaged roads, Greene said. When the staff made their selection in late October, they adorned their tree of choice with a red, white and blue ribbon that was larger than a basketball, Cartner said.
From North Carolina's Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm to the White House: The Journey of the 2024 Official Christmas Tree
Each holiday season, the White House showcases a Christmas tree that embodies the spirit of the nation. In 2024, this
North Carolina Christmas tree farm suffers damage from Helene
Graham Avery, Avery Farms Manager, spoke about how Helene destroyed more than 60,000 Christmas trees on the farm. Nov. 22, 2024.
First Lady Jill Biden to receive White House Chrismas tree from North Carolina
First Lady Jill Biden will soon receive the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree, the White House announced in a press release Thursday. On Monday, Nov. 25 at 2:30 p.m., First Lady Biden will receive a Fraser Fir from western North Carolina,
White House Christmas tree for 2024 harvested from North Carolina farm
NEWLAND, N.C. — The official White House Christmas Tree for 2024 was harvested Wednesday at the Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in Newland.
Despite Hurricane Helene, Christmas tree farmers get lots open in Greenville
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Christmas Tree lots are starting to pop up in eastern Carolina as tree farmers had to battle through the effects of Hurricane Helene this year to harvest their crop. The Mountain Boy Christmas Tree lot in Greenville is now open and the owners say they love what they do because of the community they serve.
White House Christmas tree cut down in hard-hit North Carolina
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.
White House Christmas tree will finally be presented next Monday
NEWLAND, N.C. — A tree from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland will be presented at the White House next Monday, Nov. 25. The 20-foot tall tree is much more than a Fraser fir. It stands as a symbol of hope and resilience for western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.
Official White House Christmas Tree harvested from Avery Co., NC
Official White House Christmas Tree harvested from Avery Co., NC
Christmas tree shortage on the horizon after drought, storms
( NewsNation) — Christmas trees could be in short supply for several years. A nationwide shortage is projected, thanks to the ...
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Christmas tree farm in Wilmington opens Friday for holiday season
Starting Friday, they’ll be open seven days a week from 9 AM to 9 PM, offering a wide selection of North Carolina-grown trees ...
Area Christmas tree farm loses 80,000 trees to floodwaters
The Trinity Tree Company at Avery Farms just across the North Carolina border has been supplying Christmas trees to the ...