Sugar Magnolia Flower Company

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11/04/2024

Hundreds of Amish people traveled from Pennsylvania to help build tiny homes for the Hurricane Helene victims of Western North Carolina.

11/03/2024

11/03/2024

This is a great local organization to support!

10/31/2024

The road to recovery from Helene is a long one, but some positive news hit the WNC region on Oct. 30 as parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway begin to reopen.

10/31/2024

Important Update: Five Western N.C. State Parks will reopen on November 1 after Hurricane Helene closures:

Reopening November 1, 2024:

Crowders Mountain State Park: Trails and day-use open; camping closed.

Gorges State Park: Grassy Ridge Access is open; backcountry is closed.

Grandfather Mountain State Park: Most trails and campsites are open; some trails remain closed.

Lake Norman State Park: Day-use areas and campsites are open; select mountain bike trails are closed.

Rendezvous Mountain State Park: Fully open.

Please Note: Chimney Rock State Park and Mount Mitchell State Park will remain closed.

Safety is our top priority. Please respect closed areas as we continue cleanup efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back!

For the latest updates, please visit https://www.ncparks.gov/closures .

Image: Aerial view of Mount Mitchell State Park post Hurricane Helene. Photo courtesy of North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

10/14/2024

Most of this is from the fire station in Burnsville North Carolina on Friday, September 27 on US Highway 19W in Egypt, Burnsville.If you’re able to, please ...

10/13/2024

Reach out if you are able to assist transporting donations to rural communities.

10/07/2024

Relief Efforts in the Appalachian Mountains: Why It’s So Challenging

When extreme flash flooding hits a region like the Appalachian Mountains, as we’ve seen after Hurricane Helene, the challenges for relief efforts are immense. The steep, rugged terrain combined with sudden, fast-moving water can block roads, cause landslides, and cut off entire communities from help. It’s difficult for large machinery to navigate these areas, making rescue and recovery efforts slower and more dangerous.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is often the first federal organization deployed to help. It’s important to understand that FEMA isn’t just a government entity—they are made up of civilians trained to respond to disasters like this. Their job is to get people the help they need, coordinate rescue efforts, and ensure communities recover as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, when dealing with such difficult terrain and extreme conditions, it can seem like the response is slower or less effective than it should be.

FEMA was created with good intentions: to quickly step in after disasters and help people. Their teams are well-trained, but on the ground, things are unpredictable. Blocked roads, flooded valleys, and isolated areas make it incredibly difficult to get aid to everyone at once, which can make the situation feel overwhelming for those in need. But the goal is always the same—saving lives, delivering resources, and helping rebuild communities.

It’s important not to let conspiracy theories or misinformation cloud the truth about FEMA. While things may look chaotic in the middle of a disaster, FEMA is there to help. They work with local responders, volunteers, and residents to get through these tough times together. In a place like the Appalachian Mountains, they face some of the hardest challenges in disaster response, but their mission remains clear: helping people recover and rebuild.

I heard directly from a FEMA worker that in 20 years of service, this is the worst disaster area they have ever been deployed in to work.

11/18/2023

This is what happens when 14 floral designers follow to and get to create beauty and romance at a private chapel in the highlands of Colombia. What a dream. What an absolute, incredible, life-changing, mind blowing, inspiring, moving and incredibly profound experience. Thank you, Holly and Joey for the experience of a lifetime. Colombia, I’ll be back. Holly, I’ll see you in Virginia.



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11/08/2023

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Golden Our Wedding Ceremony in October at The Crest Center and Pavillion Overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains || Asheville, NC

10/25/2023

10/15/2023

This Friday the 13th wedding was one for the books. Loving the moody, dark palate 🖤💜🤎

10/09/2023

Rockin’ October! 🍁 with a beautiful weekend at Crest Pavillion and Claxton Farm to start the busiest month of the year! Next up, black flowers for a Friday the 13th wedding. Stay tuned!
Soooo excited!! 🥀