In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, survivors in western North Carolina are finding solace in human connections as they navigate the devastation left by the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina.
Sarah Vekasi, a potter and owner of Sarah Sunshine Pottery in Black Mountain, North Carolina, expressed gratitude for being alive despite the challenges she faces. She highlighted the importance of the daily town meetings where over 150 people gather to receive updates from local leaders.
