People can help Western North Carolina recover after Helene by buying Christmas trees that made it through the storm but aren’t likely to survive to another season.

Despite challenges, local tree farms and markets expect to meet demand for real Christmas trees. Find real trees at local lots like Grace Tree Farm in Lincoln County at 1292 Beth Haven Church Rd.

Its stature can almost brush the sky, yet, it’s the story behind this year’s Christmas tree at Bank of America Stadium that has many hooked. The Norwegian Spruce will officially be lit Tuesday evening,

For the first time in over 20 years, the River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club is not selling Christmas trees. David Brantley, chairman of the Christmas tree project, told The Charlotte Observer that news before announcing the club’s decision on social media recently.