North Carolina is a leading producer of Christmas trees, and the Cadillac of trees is their native Fraser fir. It is, though, an evergreen under siege. Paul Garber from member station WFDD reports on ...

While many prefer a real Christmas tree to a fake one, a major downside to having the real thing is its propensity for needle-shedding and the mess that creates. It’s one of the reasons why the North ...

The aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene has left a heavy mark on Western North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry, a vital economic engine for the region. Avery County alone has reported the loss of ...