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Coverage, updates, and the stories behind the Echoes — from local press to national broadcast.

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PBS Documentary

Aired May 14, 2026 · "Best of Our State" Episode 306 · PBS NC

A PBS documentary telling the story of how Western North Carolina is transforming Hurricane Helene's fallen timber into lasting public art — through the hands of Appalachian artisans and the communities that refuse to let the loss define them.

The documentary aired on May 14, 2026 as part of PBS NC's "Best of Our State" series. Watch it now on PBS NC.

Fox Carolina

Fox Carolina News Coverage

Fox Carolina · Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville

Fox Carolina covered the Echoes of the Forest story — Appalachian artisans transforming Hurricane Helene's fallen timber into lasting public art across Western North Carolina.

Fox Weather

Fox Weather Coverage

Fox Weather · National Coverage

Fox Weather brought national attention to Echoes of the Forest — covering how Western North Carolina artisans are turning Hurricane Helene's storm-felled timber into public art and community healing.

Press Coverage

Featured in outlets across the region and beyond

Mountain Xpress

Cover Story

In-depth feature on the Echoes of the Forest mission, artisan profiles, and the growing installation trail across WNC.

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Mountain Xpress

Additional Coverage

Follow-up piece covering new installations and community partnerships.

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WNC Magazine

Feature Story

Regional magazine coverage of the organization's impact on Appalachian artisan livelihoods and community recovery.

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WLOS ABC 13

Broadcast Coverage

Local television news coverage of Echoes of the Forest installations and community events.

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Fox Carolina

Regional Coverage

Coverage of how WNC communities are transforming storm damage into lasting public art.

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Fox Weather

National Coverage

National weather network spotlight on the Hurricane Helene recovery art movement in Western North Carolina.

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WNCW Public Radio

Radio Feature

Public radio coverage exploring the intersection of craft, recovery, and community in post-Helene WNC.

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AVL Today

Coverage (2 pieces)

Local digital news coverage of installations, events, and the artisan community behind Echoes of the Forest.

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CS Engineer Magazine

Industry Feature

Engineering and construction industry perspective on the timber salvage and public art installation process.

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From the Blog

Stories, updates, and artisan features

The Woodworkers

Beauty from the Broken Ground

April 2026

Echoes

From Fallen Forest to Fermentation: The Echoes of the Forest Brown Ale

April 9, 2026

Echoes

A Year in Full Bloom: What's Coming from Echoes of the Forest in 2026

February 25, 2026

Echoes

Commission Your Own Echo: Building Our Trail One Masterpiece at a Time

February 15, 2026

Echoes

Meet Our Volunteers: Anita Mann and Katie Moore

February 8, 2026

Installation

The Mantel That Rose from the Storm: The Biltmore Forest Mantel Story

2026

Echoes

Be a Steward of Transformation: Your Role in WNC's Revival Story

January 25, 2026

Echoes

From Devastation to Determination: Our Incredible First Year Journey

December 16, 2025

Installation

Where Art Meets Function: Chester Shuey's Live-Edge Bench at the NC Arboretum

2025

Installation

Discover the First Echo: Sustainable Art Installations in Asheville NC

June 18, 2025

Helene Facts

NOAA's Hurricane Helene Report: Key Points for Western North Carolina

April 10, 2025

Echoes

Echoes of the Forest: Honoring WNC's Fallen Trees

March 15, 2025
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