In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we saw the heart of the mountains. Neighbors became lifelines, and communities across the region rose together. One year later, journalists from across the state are coming together to honor that resilience through the power of story.
Blue Ridge Public Radio, NC Local, and UNC Asheville are hosting "Heart of the Mountains," an evening of stories and conversations on September 24 at 5:30 p.m. Hear stories about how we’ve helped one another, what we’ve lost, and what we’ve learned as our region continues to recover.
Event Schedule:
- 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Pre-event reception: Attendees are invited to meet journalists who have been covering Helene and community partners who are providing opportunities to document and reflect on the last year. Light refreshments provided.
- 6:30-8:00 p.m. | The Heart of the Mountains: Join us in the Blue Ridge Room for an evening of storytelling and interviews highlighting the voices of unsung heroes who made a difference in their communities in the days, weeks and months after Helene.
Spanish Translation:
Live interpretation in Spanish will be available via headset, provided by the Cenzontlé Language Justice Cooporative. A portion of the event will be presented in Spanish with English subtitles.