NC Native to Help Storm Victims

Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Grandfather Mountain and Grandfather Mountain State Park in Avery County to highlight the importance of supporting Western North Carolina’s tourism industry in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Afterward, the Governor assessed damaged areas and spoke with people impacted by the storm in Banner Elk, where he was joined by Western North Carolina native and Grammy-nominated country musician Eric Church. The country musician has confirmed his commitment that publishing royalties from his recent song, "Darkest Hour," will help fund response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.