Year in Review: Drake Fowler on taking over The N.C. Arboretum and leading the organization through a natural disaster

“I did not expect to be faced with over 10,000 trees down on our property within the first 60 days of my tenure. But with the tireless efforts of our staff and with help from outside organizations, we were able to reopen parts of the arboretum to guests,” says Drake Fowler.

Western North Carolina mayors reflect on tumultuous 2024

WNC mayors weigh in on the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene and other issues that shaped 2024 — and take a look ahead to 2025.

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