Hurricane Helene Hits Ashe County, NC Ep.24

[@denisevincent4050]

You're a citizen reporter, no need to be embarrassed. You are recording history.

[@BrettHolub]

NO GOVERMENT HELP INSANE JAN 6 BS SO SICK THEY WANT YOUR MIND ON GRAP NO REAL ISSUES K COMY...SAD SO...

[@shersunn]

Well said

[@denisevincent4050]

@@shersunn I never learned how to flatter people, but I learned that telling the truth is always more effective for providing support. This horrific tragedy is likely to create many people who now understand how to step up, but I suspect that recognizing that someone is becoming a historian comes from watching every Ken Burns show on PBS ;)

[@BenEthridge]

The media on the Black Box Lies, these people show you the Truth... Gday

[@KittyGonzalez-bc8ee]

@denisevincent4050 I do not get your point and, I'm not at all a reporter..a retired RN. I've lived thru the Watts Riots, Hunters point, UcBerkeley protests and Vietnam War broadcast on the n8ghtly news at the dinner hour. The Sylmar quake thru Loma Prieta with 22 others in between. I've sa ed lives and lost lives. I have given of myself and accepted help as needed...if you would care to clarify your statement, perhaps I could learn something and improve myself ...at least my understanding. Thanks

[@johnsutton8262]

I along with 3 other gentlemen from my church in Eastern NC traveled up to Ashe County this past Friday with 2 trailer loads of supplies. We dropped them off at Mountain View Elementary School and proceeded over to the Ashe County Airport to assist in their efforts on Friday afternoon and Saturday. The Ashe County Parks Director allowed us to camp out in the Jefferson town park. I learned that 399 small airplanes had been unloaded as of Thursday afternoon. Over 100 more were unloaded on Friday and Saturday from as far away as Idaho. We helped load trucks and trailers for distribution throughout the county while unloading and sorting supplies coming in. Helicopters were also loaded for distribution in isolated communities. The volunteers were very gracious and appreciated the help. The Ashe County people along with all of the NC mountain region will be just fine in the end because they are a very resilient and self reliant. Bless them as they go through their recovery.

[@ShelleyBumgarner]

Thank you for all of your help and generosity. We in Western NC greatly appreciate all of it.

[@Johannamomakeupartist]

🥰🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@danellzaabani5923]

May God continue to bless you and your church & all of NC. ❤🙏🙏

[@SassafrasPaul-cq7uw]

​@@ShelleyBumgarnerJust catch each other when one stumbles and allow yourself to grieve for what was and celebrate the things we conquer ❤❤❤

[@elizabethbarberis9058]

The lift in your voice when you found your cows says it all. I'm sending you and yours my prayers from Yorkshire, uk.

[@l.m.4014]

HI Elizabeth. Yes, thankful his cows were okay. Prayers all the way.... from Yorkshire. 😊 My ancestors > my 'Hugill' side of the family, were from Yorkshire, England. > Emigrated early 1830s > To Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ( I have Worked on my family tree, but I haven't been able to find the Hugill Farm / town yet) Possibly from; Whorlton / Swainby - Hornby area....? North York Moors. > Wild /Wilde's from Southwell, England. 1830s. > Lloyd / Bromley's Emigrated in 1836 from the Border of: Crewgreen, Wales / Alberbury, England. > Cook / from North Molton, Devon, England. 1850. You are able to see what happened....and pray for the people of North Carolina. It is such a small world. 🌎

[@MegF142857]

@@l.m.4014 My sister years ago took family to that area of England after genealogy research on a family line. We also have ancestors from that area on my Dad's side. One of the family Bibles had names of the sheep dogs were bringing over on ship with the family, but alas only 1 of the 2 dogs survived the voyage. Guessing was a breeding pair.

[@Mike80528]

You aren't "running your mouth", you are expressing the trauma that you and so many others are dealing with. The scope and extent of the devastation is mind boggling.

[@bethmendoza1847]

Thanks for sharing. It is overwhelming. You are obviously in shock. I’m glad you and your cows are ok. My heart goes out to your community and beyond.

[@karencrecco2922]

So glad your cows are safe!

[@pomegranate6221]

God be with you young man as you start to rebuild ❤ And it's ok to cry...

[@littletp8787]

You have every right to say what you are feeling please don't apologize God please bless you and your family and friends!!!

[@mstiffanyr1]

One step at a time. One person, one animal at a time. May take a while, but working together it will all come together. Keep faith in God. You are not alone. Many hearts and souls are crying and praying for all of you and the people coming to help. God Bless You All.

[@debbiedusterhoft2870]

You showed up on my feed and my heart breaks for every single person that has had a terrible experience with all this devastation. I appreciate how hard this vlog was to make and that you were able to show us. Embrace that you survived. Take care you all.

[@SassafrasPaul-cq7uw]

AMEN ❤ Carrying on will take a lot of everything you are, but we must push forward for those who can't. God has our backs as this isn't the end. He has kept his word this long!! ❤

[@Livlifetaistdeth]

Thank you for taking the time to share this. Please keep us up to date on your progress. I've been so impressed by the work ethic of all the people over there just grabbing chainsaws and hopping in side-by-sides and kicking ass. Nothing like the dumpster fire that was the aftermath of Katrina. Keep it up your setting an example for every American.

[@southernmom1506]

I live in Augusta GA and we took a direct hit. Both my neighbors had trees go through their houses. Our town looks like a war zone. Some houses have 4 and 5 trees in them and they have lost everything. You guys had the water and we had the wind and tornadoes. In my 58 years I've never seen anything like this in Augusta. We just got our power back last night. 10 days we didn't have power but we were blessed because we are alive. God bless you and your town. I will be praying for y'all.

[@RichHillFarms]

Thank you for your support. Bless the folks in your region as well. My wife and I too went 10 days without power. It sure does make you appreciate things more.

[@rboylan9768]

The world is watching. All the you tubers posting from NC show the horror AND true goodness. All of you are the best of what it means to be human. For Speed.

[@geemoe3064]

Just take it one day at a time. God is with you and your family. You have your family and that is a blessing. You're a great man and you can do it!

[@CocoKmimi]

I’m a RN in PA and was contacted for contract work in Western NC/TN area. I was told that we would stay with host family or makeshift living quarters in community centers. This is worst than the call-out for support during the first wave of the pandemic. Infrastructure for healthcare is gone. People are without life sustaining medication. People are getting injured during clean-up efforts. It’s awful

[@coachwendy5618]

Thanks for being willing to work in a field that many including myself aren't called to be in. My husband and I have dealt with many health issues and really appreciate what you do. I also appreciate the farmers as well. My ancestors were small farmers. It's hard work and long hours. Anyone who makes comments about being insensitive doesn't understand the farmer's life.

[@RoseGrangier]

Great video. So sorry for all your loss. We are farmers. We understand your feelings.

[@annagarner1280]

❤

[@johanneschnurr2459]

Oh my Lord, I am so grateful that all the cattle made it! What a terrible situation for all the animals and people!

[@ChristineWaites-qn9mh]

Venting helps to alleviate the stress and sadness you're feeling. Reuse the tree stumps for fencing. You have firewood for months. Neighbors helping each other, community, churches ' programs, all helping to move forward. Be positive and lean on our Lord. I pray for strength,wisdom and endurance for each of you.

[@Johannamomakeupartist]

😢 😭 I am crying looking at all devastation. Wao! I am happy to see the cows.

[@rodneymiller1062]

So sorry brother prayers for everyone in your county stay safe and stay strong brother

[@MargueriteSmith-z9r]

Those tourists shouldn’t be there except to help. I wish I could help I’m on est coast but I would give it all to you folks. I’m 80 and the world is in trouble our prayers. 🙏 no words can tell our hearts

[@tenacioustortoise7151]

Thank you for sharing the heartbreak, brother. I am in the Ozarks of Missouri. We are sending help and funds to the area. Your video is telling the truth they are not sharing with us.

[@Mrbfgray]

MSN is obsolete. Worse than useless.

[@danellzaabani5923]

Thank you 🙏

[@lisamiller5778]

Praying for you and your community. God be with you as you rebuild and see Him provide.

[@susanreed9173]

My heart is absolutely broken for you and your community! I cannot begin to imagine this level of devastation. 😭 Our prayers are with all of you. Thankful that you found all of your cows! 🫶🏼

[@FLIPPER1439]

We need to continue to support plus PRAY 🙏 for the peoples recovery process. I live here in Florida only 12 miles from Space Coast 🚀 NASA, we have another 🌀Milton 4-5 headed to Tampa etc. by Wednesday. We are here on East coast so we will have wind and rain. TY for your PRAYERS 📖 PSALM 91 and 121:1-2

[@eileenshaffer3304]

I'm here in Lake County Florida

[@patriciaparkes9660]

My heart is breaking for you all with what you are going through right now. I am brought to tears watching your video. Please Keep up your strength, sending love from near Cannock Chase.UK.xx

[@danellzaabani5923]

@@eileenshaffer3304 I pray you left. Plz tell me you did? 🙏

[@donnabopp9327]

Thank you for sharing. We are sorry for all that people have lost. We hope that rebuilds happen. We will be praying for you and all the folks in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene

[@walkerdo2003]

First step you take is to PRAY. Know that everyone out here is praying for you! I'm just sitting here crying wishing I could help. I hate that you were alone in the video. Just remember you have all of us praying for you and your family. Please keep us update. God Bless!!!

[@FLIPPER1439]

He isn’t alone, if he knows the Lord Jesus ✝️🕊️

[@BenEthridge]

You can pray while you're working, I know

[@danellzaabani5923]

@@FLIPPER1439 Amen! 🙏

[@shaneencalade4988]

Watching you walk through this is hard because of all the hard work it took to get it and now it’s gone. We don’t realize how traumatic it is in these situations until we live through it.

[@jamesgreenlee5908]

Praying for all you folk.The Lord is your refuge and your strength...lean upon him. God bless from Northern Ireland.

[@susanfitch1994]

Thank ypu for your participation and updates

[@marisolbenitez1339]

Your doing a great job united you will thrive. My prayer go with you all i lived it with Huracane Maria here in Puerto Rico.❤

[@BlazingSadles]

Maybe the tourists don't realize the impact of it yet. I had to really start digging until more and more videos popped up. God bless you. My heart is truly breaking for you all. ❤

[@merisehetherington9785]

It could be travelers were stuck in their hotels during the hurricane. What your cows must’ve gone through. Wow!

[@jakckt]

I think many people traveling through or visiting the area were also trapped due to road closures. Things are not always what they seem. Let’s hope you can recover your material losses before project 2025 does away with FEMA because most don’t have flood insurance and FEMA funds are the only hope for rebuilding after these climate change disasters.

[@Mrbfgray]

@@jakckt These disasters have always happened, far more deadly a century ago than now. Climate change hasn't increased extreme storms at all, look at the actual data instead of repeating nonsense.

[@BlazingSadles]

@@jakckt yes FEMA aid has exceeded 210 million so far. Let's pray Milton doesn't do much damage. 💙💙

[@jenniferdollar8277]

There is a warning across the state to not be traveling in Western NC unless you are supply trucks or bringing relief. People refuse to listen. There is nowhere to stay & they do not seem to understand why they cannot come here to see the fall leaves or shop for trinkets. I cannot emphasize enough how infuriating this is to the people dealing with this aftermath. I felt to my soul what he was saying in regards to that, because I am watching the same thing happen.

[@lauraburdett8932]

Prayers from your neighbors in Texas. God bless y'all with the strength to survive and rebuild.

[@CraftySue-u6m]

God Bless you and your family. You still have your family and your cows. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your neighbors. I can only imagine how heart breaking this is for all of you. Stay safe, there are a lot of prayer warriors praying for all of you that have been devasted by Helene, our hearts are with you.

[@lonnieeastridge442]

The response of so many from all throughout the country has been amazing. Overwhelming. Heartfelt. Unbelievable just as much, no I believe more so than the Storm. A blessing to see the goodness in the hearts of so many. The silver lining. We carry on.

[@lindadavisheldreth8497]

All my thoughts and prayers for strength and hope and encouragement go out to you and your family, friends and community.

[@thayerboo]

My prayers and heart go out to you and your family. I am so thankful all of your cows lived. They look happy and trusting. Sending love and strength. 🦋🙏🏻

[@tresannrn8454]

I’m from Marion. Please know that you and all that have been affected by this devastation is in my prayers. This should be the prayers of our entire country. 🙏🏼❤️ When you are ready to do what’s needed… reach out… we can get help to you as we are neighbors… it’s why we are on this earth…. To lend that helping hand… God bless you!

[@danellzaabani5923]

Amen! I pray you are able and do help each other as it doesn’t appear that many others are so willing to help. God bless you❤

[@queen.mama.slots.5977]

Sending love and prayers to all. Nobody could ever prepare for this. I’m so sorry for all the loss. 🙏💕 from California. 🙏🙏thank you for your coverage so we can understand. 🙏

[@bethhammond4106]

Prayers to you and your family,pets,and livestock from North Florida..This storm demolished Fla,Tenn,North Carolina..The most painful thing as and old lady i have ever seen

[@Tawanalynn]

Glad I ran across this video!!! I was baptized in New River just before you turn left towards Jefferson (5:05 - 5:06 in the video) in November 1970 !! That water was cold. 🥶 I joined Glendale Springs Missionary Baptist Church……Rev. Paul Phipps was pastor at the time. If anybody knows Ronnie Miller (AKA Mountain Man), he’s my brother! 😊 So sorry for your loss. May God bless you as you recover! 🙏🏻. I live in Statesville now……since 1971. My church……..South River Baptist in Statesville will be in Ashe County this week…..Oct. 14th……cooking and feeding those who are tired and hungry. Shout out to Scott Townsell and his team……thanks for all your hard work and all you do……in Jesus’ name! 😊❤

[@aprilchamberlain1677]

I am sorry to see the devastation. It's horrible. I was relieved when I saw some of your cows. That sucked having all your hay bails washed away. I know how much hard work it is from start to finish. I almost cried when you showed the corn maze. It's so 😢 Keep your head up and you will build it back better than it was before. Thanks for sharing.

[@merisehetherington9785]

It’s going to be a harsh winter this year for you folks.

[@Dina-lc4bt]

The corn maze looked fun. It looked like they were preparing for October fun, then it all was washed away. 🤯

[@nancyadams146]

God bless you, your family and your community. It was devastating watching your video. My heart goes out to all of you. I will say my heart skipped a beat when you found your cows. My prayer is god keeps blessing you and brings your farm back to the most glorious place ever. Much love and prayers to all of you from Michigan. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@lizwilson5789]

SO sorry for your loss, was gr8t to see you find your cows! appreciate your thoughtfulness & honesty of your video, our thoughts & prayers are with you, from North UK, Father God strengthen & comfort you, in Jesus name 🌟🙏✝️🔥📖🙌🌸🌷🌸🌟

[@labratty2139]

Praying for strength your way, constant prayer, unending strength🤛💪🏻

[@susansnyder9271]

Glad you made it. Thanks for showing us around a bit. Best of luck❤

[@amandagilbert1947]

God bless you all! Y'all are definitely in our prayers!

[@amyheflin143]

I was born and raised on a farm in Tennessee. I now live in Ashe County. I am heartbroken for the people of my adopted home county. Yet, I see a resilient people here, country folk are tough, even in the earliest stages of recovery. I love how people have come together at my little volunteer fire dept, bringing in supplies and sharing with those who have lost so much. Neighbors helping neighbors, covering one another in prayer, is a wonderful thing. God bless you and all our Ashe County community as we begin to put the pieces together and move forward.

[@danellzaabani5923]

Amen! 🙏 I will be praying for each and every one of you. ❤

[@CatDeMeow]

I grew up in Fleetwood and my family refuses to leave. Thank you for posting. This has been the only video close to our home. I'll be following the rebuild!

[@sunnybluebird6397]

Prayers to you, your family and all the great folks in Western North Carolina and everyone that has been touched by this devastating storm.

[@SharonCombs-q4p]

I do not know you. I live in Lady Lake, FL. But I know and love folks in Ashe Co. NC. I was just there in August of 2024. I have been praying for you all Since the steady hard rains before Hurricane Hellene. Good Lord bless each of you as only He is able. 🌺✝️🌺🛐🌺

[@justinw.7045]

Never in my life would I have thought that I would see Creston in the shape it's in. This has been humbling. Ashe Strong!

[@21blackjack10]

I'm over near west jefferson. Can I help or get something to yall. Is Helton accessible now?

[@justicejane2429]

My prayers lifted to all the families that are enduring this horrific aftermath from Hurricane Helene.

[@susi9267]

My prayers are with you and all your county, well everywhere. Such a tragedy and waste. Thank the Good Lord for saving all your cows. ❤

[@allisonmarr5402]

5:40 am Monday for Ronnie. Ronnie I am just watching the video when you found a few cows at the farm. I am a 60 year old widow with a 16 year old son from Ga. I am very poor. I wish I could do for you. But I know how thankful you are that your family is ok. I also know that what you need from me are prayers. You will have them daily❤

[@janiceprice7403]

Praying for you and your family as well as everyone affected from this storm.

[@Johannamomakeupartist]

Im heartbreaking 💔 😢looking to the devastation. I will continue praying for all of you. May God bless you all lot more.

[@carltonabsher4807]

That is an awesome farm! Even with the damage, that's something to be proud of. You will be ok eventually.

[@susiehardin4377]

I live near this farm. This is a wonderful family. Preston’s grandmother was my school teacher ❤mrs. Virginia Roberts.. I’m so glad I ran across this video..prayers for rich hill farms

[@elisabethak9502]

My heart goes out to you and your family!

[@paula5935]

I'm grateful you can make this video. I'm so sorry for your loss and for the devastation all of you are going through. Praying for God's strength to fill you and His guiding light and saving grace to lead you.

[@thebiscuitscraps]

Love and light to you an yours...and all those affected by th storm. ❤

[@elliemay-y4l]

So happy the girls were there waiting on you.

[@skylarc8859]

so happy your cows are safe! hope help will be sent your way, im glad you and the family is safe

[@julescaru8591]

Heartbreaking is the word 😢, glad your family is safe, all the best to you all from Australia.

[@banjobojackson925]

I was raised in the Rich Hill Community, my roots run very deep here. My family rests there. Mrs. Eloise Price, my elementary school librarian. I love that lady so much. We are praying for you here in Pennsylvania. May God bless and be with you all 🙏

[@RichHillFarms]

She’s my great aunt!

[@banjobojackson925]

​@@RichHillFarmsShe is a treasure, a wonderful part of my childhood memories..My thoughts and prayers are with my little hometown community of Creston and Rich Hill. ❤

[@vickiwalker3486]

Your family, community and all those hit with this devastating loss are in my prayers and lots of peoples’ hearts here in the Pacific Northwest.

[@theresekirkpatrick3337]

😢😢😢 so sad. Praying for everyone affected. Devastating

[@larrycherry2298]

I’m so truly thankful you gave viewers first hand the destruction of Mother Nature can do. In your video you gave hope to all in your community and county. I’m so happy prayers are being answered to help all of you.🙏🏾👍🏿❤️

[@dottiebaker6623]

I'm so sorry about everything you've lost. All the equipment, the hay, the fences, the roads...I'm glad you still have your family, and your house and cows. I used to live up at the top of West Mill Creek Rd., so I recognize a lot of where you're traveling. My heart goes out to you. Like all of Ashe county, I'm just devastated. I'm 75, or I'd be up there helping with clean up. As it is, I can bring food and household goods to the donation centers.....

[@BeachBarnThrifts]

Glad you are showing this and telling us because we hear so many stories. Fakes news media is not reporting what they should. Prayers you all of you from Eastern NC.❤ 🙏

[@rdrd5907]

I’m sorry for your loss.😢

[@philipsvatba2125]

Thoughts and prayers your way from Kentucky... god bless you all thats involved.

[@caseyquinn6458]

I live in Winston Salem and my family visits your area from time to time and this absolutely breaks my heart. We moved to NC from FL when I was 40, now 60. This devastation makes a FL hurricane look like a picnic. Thank you for making the video. People need to understand the scope of the area affected is enormous. If you have never visited the Appalachian mountains it is very hard to comprehend the area. Ashe county is just one of 25 in the state that experienced this. I have watched several and this gentleman was actually lucky, like he said everything is fixable. My son lives on the coast and in 2018 was hit by hurricane Francise. He bought a house at 22 and the next year got hit by another 100 year storm that sat for 3 days and dumped 40 inches of rain. His house was built 8 feet above ground and he had 3 feet of water in his house, so 11 feet of water on his land! 30 miles inland.It was a week before he could get into see his house and he had to do that by boat. We didn't have storms like this 20 years ago. Katrina was the beginning of a new ERA in hurricanes. There might be something to this climate change business, I know I'll be long gone before the decision is made. I wish everyone going through this the strength to get through it one day at a time.

[@corkeylou]

God bless you & yours! I'm 🙏 for you. The Lord sees you.❤

[@bobbyhice8635]

Sorry for your loss

[@dillfincollins6516]

Many, many prayers sent from Central, PA. Wishing y'all the best of luck.😢

[@catherinecarr3506]

Love and prayers from Cath in New Zealand

[@donnamays24]

I’m in Neighboring Haywood County..many of my neighbors suffered extreme losses too..I’m so so sorry of your losses..sending you much love and prayers..keep the faith and stay strong❤🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@elizabethdent1984]

My heart goes out to you, your family, your community and all who were devastated by this flood. May the Lord help you all on this journey of trying to get your things back to livable.

[@lwilliams8713]

I saw some places I grew up going to completely flooded in this video, was hard for me to get info about the non urban areas but thank you for this video cause I can see it all now and have the confirmation I needed thank you

[@beverlyrobertson6796]

GOD BLESS YOU ALL , GOD BLESS THE FARMERS AND RANCHERS. FATHER GOD HELP THEM, YOU HAVE THE POWER. IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN AMEN.

[@danellzaabani5923]

Amen! 🙏

[@nicolereed8707]

Watching the shock spread over your face and mind as you surveyed the damage was heartbreaking. I know you don’t need sympathy. You seem to be a smart and hardworking guy. Thank you for your raw honesty. Thank you for sharing your personal devastation. Just because others “have it worse” doesn’t mean you can’t share your losses. I’m praying for your recovery. And the recovery of your community. The truth is that you WILL overcome this. You WILL move forward: one step at a time. One problem at a time. You can only do so much every day. Just doing what you can every day is enough.

[@melindadeshazobrenton6583]

I completely agree with some of the others, your sharing what you and others have lived through with Hurricane Helene. So many are sending all of WNC many prayers!! ❤ Stand strong, stand proud, and be thankful for what cows have lived and that you can eventually if you want and have the desire too, rebuild!!

[@jennyw1445]

I was so relieved when you found your cows. We are praying for you daily. It is so sad to see what has happened. This is bigger than any one person can show. Thank you for documenting from your area. We must all help each other.

[@LovingAtlanta]

🙏😭🙏😭🇺🇸Thank you for posting this video. So sorry. Bless y’all. Prayers to you and everyone impacted. I just returned from delivering supplies and volunteering for several days in NC. Seeing the damages & devastation in person with boots on the ground is more heartbreaking and very different than seeing it on a screen. Prayers to everyone.🙏😭🙏🇺🇸

[@FreddieMartin-c9q]

I’m overjoyed that your cows were accounted for. . . “This too shall pass” but obviously heartbreaking in the interim. May God bless you and the others affected from Helene.

[@SG-vu4qy]

prayers and respect for you and your family. Been praying every day. every moment my heart is with you all.

[@tommylifeisgood6144]

God Bless you, your family, and community. Stay strong from Morganton, NC.

[@tammieflemal7871]

It’s so mind blowing how much damage the Helene left behind. Prayers for the entire region. Like you kept saying nothing that can’t be repaired. It will take a very long time to get things up and running Hang in there 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lindaloftus8780]

Watching this video one can see in your face and voice just how beaten down you are. Although you're saying it can all be fixed. To see years of hard work destroyed in a day, don't know I would be able to handle it as well as you are. My heart is breaking for you and others in your condition and worse. At 76 I don't think I'd be able to start over again as I had to many times when I was younger. Have no idea how you're able to hold it together, but thankfully you are ok and hopefully your family, friends and neighbors are also. My prayers and thoughts go out to you. Things will get better.

[@hoopla1414]

Great video....thank you for the information

[@BobbiJo]

I'm so thankful you, your family, and your cows are ok. Prayers are being sent up for y'all from Chattanooga, TN.

[@Horseman7621]

I agree with you on tourist there's a time and place for tourist and times like these ain't one of them People have no respect

[@cristyhenson4750]

I live in Ashe County and I think the tourist issue is complicated-this is also the time of year when we get a large amount of tourists who come to see the fall leaves. A lot businesses count on the tourist industry during this time of year for a significant percentage of their yearly income. To lose all tourist income at this time may make a horrible situation even worse. I don’t know…I struggle with this…I’m not sure if there is a right or wrong or just a hundred shades of grey. We don’t need tourists who gawk, but we still need enough tourist income to support those jobs that rely on them.

[@dottiebaker6623]

@@cristyhenson4750 Thanks for pointing this out......Another Ashe County full time resident.

[@bellbo5630]

Prayers for all! May miraculous blessings be abundant!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@marthahammond8532]

Thank you so much for filming this. I will be praying for you & others that were involved in this gigantic flood I thought Katrina was bad but this one was much worse.

[@iamgabriel5823]

You've got some beautiful land there.

[@monamonroe7569]

I am so sorry for all your area is going through. My Dad used to live near Tryon, but he died years ago. I know this would break his heart. One of our Churches will be on the way Wednesday to bring supplies and help where they can. Prayers for healing and strength for all of your area 🙏 ❤❤❤

[@debbycarter9627]

Praying for you and your family. Just know that we feel helpless in other areas of the country!

[@jimstegall2589]

I just watched this Video 🙏 We Live in Lincoln County a lot of people here have been without power for a week and down stream of the Catawba River people have had very significant flooding 🛐 We Love Ashe County and You All are Certainly in Our Thoughts and Prayers 🛐🫶🛐 I am so Thankful you all are Physically Alright and Great to see the Cows 🫶 May God Bless and Keep You All 🙏🙌🛐 God is a God of The Turnaround 🛐🫶🙏♥️

[@hisimagenme]

You've got our long term and short term prayers and help commitment, sir - you and all of you in NC, TN, and SC... I'm so sorry this happened but you're right, rebuilt for the next one that may be bigger than that. For the next generation... it will be slow if done right and you start by just doing the one thing at a time...God be with you and your family, neighbors, friends and community.

[@lesroesch]

God Bless You. 🙏🙏🙏