So many rivers in Western NC have been a sanctuary for me. But to see them cause so much pain is just completely heartbreaking.
With this being our Arts and Culture issue, let's talk about the meaning of culture. If you look it up in the dictionary culture means the customs, manifestations, and achievements of a group of people. And what we have all witnessed from the people in the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia during the aftermath is nothing short of incredible.
This resilience, strength, neighborly love,
heroism, and kindness; that's what makes Appalachian culture and Carolina culture so rich.
We ask that you continue to keep this area top of mind, keep volunteering and donating, offer help to the people of these areas that are hurting, and keep believing, because together, we will rebuild WNC
even stronger.
On page 80 you'll find ways to help. I am so
very sorry to everyone affected by this tragedy.
