Yancey Strong – Real Recovery, Powered by Local Hands

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, recovery hasn't come easy—but it has come, and it’s thanks to the people of Yancey County. Not consultants. Not distant politicians. Our progress has been driven by neighbors helping neighbors, community members taking charge, and everyday folks stepping up when it mattered most.

From clearing roads to distributing food and rebuilding homes, it’s been our own hands doing the heavy lifting. Volunteer crews patched roofs before agencies could even return calls. Farmers shared equipment. Churches opened their doors. Small businesses donated time and supplies without being asked.

It hasn’t been perfect, and we still have work to do. But the truth is this: we’ve gotten as far as we have because our community cares. We didn’t wait for permission to start rebuilding. We just did it—together.

That’s what recovery really looks like. It’s not about contracts and headlines. It’s about compassion, grit, and the kind of deep-rooted love for place that defines Yancey County.

We’re not just rebuilding structures—we’re rebuilding stronger bonds. And no matter what comes next, we’ll keep showing up for each other.

Because that’s who we are.