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This Resilient North Carolina Mountain Town Is Back On Its Feet—And More Welcoming Than Ever
Like many Western North Carolina communities, the town of Saluda, located just 35 miles south of Asheville, experienced unimaginable devastation in the wake of Hurricane Helene in September 2024—with some residents losing their homes and livelihoods. One …