The Storm Passed: Our Resolve Did Not

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we saw the very best of Yancey County. Neighbors helping neighbors. People showing up—not because of politics, but because of heart. We didn’t ask who someone voted for before offering a hot meal, a place to stay, or a helping hand. In those difficult days, we were reminded that when the storm hits, it doesn’t check party lines—and neither should we.

It was in that spirit that we began to rebuild—not just homes and roads, but something deeper. Community. Trust. Hope. We didn’t build barriers to keep others out; we built a longer table to welcome more voices in.

We believe in a Yancey County where everyone is heard. We will not yield to a loud few who seek to silence others. We will not let fear divide us or prejudice guide us. Democracy demands more from us. It demands inclusion, not exclusion. It demands that we protect the rights of the few, even when the majority disagrees. That’s not just compassion—that’s the promise of America.

So we fight on. Not with bitterness, but with resolve. We fight for the soul of our community. We fight for justice, for decency, for democracy.

And we will fight on—forever.