CNN

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in North Carolina, neighbors unite to ensure no one spends Thanksgiving hungry

For weeks, David Burke couldn’t shake the haunting images of small mountain communities in western North Carolina unexpectedly pummeled by a historic storm. He felt their suffering as if it were his ...
New York Post

North Carolina man offers Thanksgiving feast to 5,000 Helene survivors

A North Carolina man is set to bring a taste of hope to thousands in one hurricane-ravaged town this Thanksgiving. David Burke’s ambitious plan is to host a feast for more than 5,000 people on Nov. 28 ...
WSOC-TV

Visitor spending in Burke County hits second-highest growth in NC despite Helene damage

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Some North Carolina counties are seeing growth in visitor spending, despite the impacts from Hurricane Helene. Burke County experienced a significant boost in visitor spending in ...
WSOC-TV

Burke County sets new record for visitor spending despite Hurricane Helene impact

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Burke County has set a new record for visitor spending, reaching $154.26 million in 2024, marking an 11.9% increase from the previous year. According to a release from the county, ...
fox6now

North Carolina man offers Thanksgiving feast of hope to 5,000 Helene survivors

A North Carolina man is set to bring a taste of hope to thousands in one hurricane-ravaged town this Thanksgiving. David Burke's ambitious plan is to host a feast for more than 5,000 people on Nov. 28 ...