Steve Witkoff met with Brian Kemp at the Governor's Mansion shortly after Trump criticized the governor during an Atlanta campaign rally in August.

Several Upstate counties faced severe damage from Hurricane Helene in September 2024 and the Table Rock Complex Fire in March 2025. More: What started the Table Rock Fire?

How is tourism industry in Asheville, Chimney Rock, Hendersonville and other western NC areas 9 months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene.