Light On Recovery: Mountain Christmas

This episode "Light on Recovery: Mountain Christmas" features an interview with Rita from Stepps Hillcrest Orchard, a family-run agritourism farm in Hendersonville, North Carolina. During the episode, Rita shares the challenges her orchard faced after a severe storm. Significant road damage around the farm limited access, forcing them to close for four weeks during their peak season. Despite these hardships, the orchard adapted by taking apples to other farms and local markets, where they also gathered supplies for storm victims. The orchard has a strong community focus, and part of their sales went to help a local church and an employee who lost everything. The episode emphasizes the resilience of small businesses in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee and encourages listeners to support these businesses during the Christmas season.

The episode of Light On Recovery: Mountain Christmas highlights Black Mountain Tire, a local business in Black Mountain, North Carolina, which has operated for over 23 years. The episode features Bill McGee, the owner, who shares how the business was impacted by Hurricane Helene, which caused extensive damage to the area, affecting many businesses and residents. Remarkably, Black Mountain Tire's building was spared from flooding, allowing the team to reopen quickly and assist the community by fixing tires and addressing vehicle damage caused by storm debris.

McGee discusses the challenges of high demand, long wait times, and the need for patience and support from customers, as several local service providers were heavily impacted and may not reopen. The episode emphasizes resilience, community support, and patience, inviting listeners to pray for and assist local businesses in their recovery efforts as they face a prolonged path to normalcy.

Jeff talks to Lori from High Country Style, a boutique clothing shop in Waynesville, NC about recovering after the storm, Haywood County and how people can help small businesses in the area.

In this episode of Mountain Christmas, Kendall, the owner of The Quill and Honey in Mars Hill, North Carolina, shares how her business has been impacted by Hurricane Helene. She discusses how the community has rallied together in support, the shop's diverse range of local vendors, and the heart behind their products. Kendall also highlights the importance of shopping local and the role of Christian businesses in fostering hope and healing in their communities. The conversation touches on their holiday events and the need for continued prayer and support as they navigate the ongoing recovery process.

This episode of Mountain Christmas features Wendy, the owner of Go-Go’s, a bakery in Old Fort, North Carolina, that has been affected by Hurricane Helene. Wendy shares how the storm devastated their town but also how the community came together to support one another. She discusses the ongoing recovery process, the challenges small businesses face, and how people can help support Go-Go’s and other local businesses this holiday season. Wendy also shares a heartfelt message about the need for wisdom, strength, and a sense of unity as the town continues to heal.

In this episode of Mountain Christmas, Lindsay, the owner of Asheville Charcuterie, shares how her business has managed to stay afloat despite the challenges, the importance of local support, and how the community has come together in this difficult time. The discussion also touches on the role of tourism, collaboration among businesses, and how people can contribute to the recovery process.