Well-known Asheville music tradition returns in a sign of hopefulness after Helene

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Well-known Asheville music tradition returns in a sign of hopefulness after Helene
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A well-known Asheville musical tradition has returned in a sign of hopefulness a week after Helene battered the mountain city. The Asheville Drum Circle had its first regular Friday night session since the powerful storm blew in. The wind and flooding caused catastrophic damage throughout the mountains.

Mel McDonald plays music at a drum circle Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in Asheville , N.C., a week after Hurricane Helene upended lives across the Southeast. A man plays music at a drum circle Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in Asheville , N.C., a week after Hurricane Helene upended lives across the Southeast. A woman plays music at a drum circle Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in Asheville , N.C., a week after Hurricane Helene upended lives across the Southeast. A woman plays music at a drum circle Friday, Oct.

Drummer Mel McDonald said he hopes the smaller-than-usual gathering will spread cheer during the trying time. Sarah Owens was in the area Friday evening looking for water and wipes since the building where she lives still has no water.Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areas

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