April 25, 2025 • 17 mins
Margit Nelson's remarkable journey from Head Start parent to heroic community leader takes center stage in this heartwarming episode of the George Real Estate Group's Hometown Hero Series. After finding quality early childhood education for her own three children through Head Start, Margit transformed that personal experience into an 18-year career with Western North Carolina Source, where she now serves as procurement and operations manager.
When Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, Margit's dedication to her community truly shined. Through her pivotal role at WNC Source—a vital nonprofit serving Henderson, Polk, Transylvania, and Rutherford counties—she helped coordinate an impressive emergency response. Working alongside leadership teams and community partners, Margit helped mobilize critical resources including food, water, clothing, and emergency support for families and staff affected by the disaster.
The episode also reveals the broader impact of WNC Source across the region. With 235 employees continuing a legacy that began in 1966, the organization provides comprehensive services including Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving over 400 children, public transportation in Henderson County, housing assistance programs, and nutrition services for older adults. Despite severe flooding at their Etowah Center during the hurricane, the organization continues moving forward with plans to reopen the facility by August while simultaneously expanding services elsewhere, including a new Early Head Start center in Columbus serving 24 children.
Noah George also shares valuable insights into Henderson County's resilient real estate market, noting a surprising 7% increase in home sales during the first quarter despite national downturns. With average home prices holding steady around $544K and approximately 126 single-family homes selling monthly, the local market demonstrates remarkable stability even amid challenging times. Want to learn more about local real estate opportunities or nominate a deserving Hometown Hero? Contact the George Real Estate Group at 828-393-0134 or visit realestatebygregcom to connect with this community-focused team today.
Mark as Played
Transcript
Episode Transcript
Available transcripts are automatically generated. Complete accuracy is not guaranteed.
Speaker 1 (00:00):
The George Real Estate Group radio broadcast is
celebrating 10 years on WHKP.
The George Real Estate Group iscelebrating 10 years on the
radio, live every Thursdaymorning at 10.05 on WHKP 107.7
FM and AM 1450 and streamingonline at WHkpcom.
(00:24):
Each Friday morning at 845,.
The George Real Estate Grouppresents the Hometown Hero Award
to someone in our community whogoes above and beyond to make
our hometown a better place tolive.
Here's this week's HometownHero Show.
It's 845 and time now for ourregular Friday feature, the
George Real Estate GroupHometown Hero Show.
It's 845 and time now for ourregular Friday feature, the
(00:46):
George Real Estate GroupHometown Hero Series.
And we always are joined byNoah George of the George Real
Estate Group to do thiswonderful show that we do on
Friday mornings.
Good morning, noah.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Good morning Absolutely the highlight of my
week every Friday morningsponsoring the Hometown Hero
Series.
It's amazing.
Every morning you and I get tomeet incredible men and women,
uh, that have made an incredibleimpact here in henderson county
we really do and uh, anddoggone it.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
We've been through some rough times and uh, and
always was.
It is that, uh, they say, lookfor the helpers, and we're
finding a lot of helpers rightnow.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Absolutely, and yes, I mean certainly.
In the challenging times weface between the hurricane and
then the fires, I mean, andagain, just every day, is you
know, everybody's facingwhatever they're facing.
It could be really, you know,normal challenges, but then
we've had extraordinarychallenges like what we faced
with the hurricane.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
Yes, yes, we have Now tell me how real estate in
Henderson County has faredduring all of this.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
Well, again, the news tells you the sky is falling in
regards to real estate.
But here, locally, we'reholding, we're holding in
regards to real estate.
But here, locally, we'reholding, we're holding.
I know there was a report thatcame out yesterday that the
month of March in the UnitedStates was down some 6%
nationally.
Our first quarter in HendersonCounty was actually up 7%.
(02:15):
We had 7% more homes sold thefirst quarter in Henderson
County than we did the previousfirst quarter.
So I mean we're holding steady.
I mean the market.
We're averaging some 126 singlefamily homes a month selling in
Henderson County.
That's really been what'shappening the last two years.
So we're holding.
It's certainly lower than whatit was in regards to housing of
(02:36):
Henderson County, but it'sholding and it seems to have hit
in a plateau.
Inventory levels are still low.
We still have less than 500homes on the market in Henderson
County.
So I mean prices have come downa little bit.
I mean just nominally.
I mean it did peak out at $551,$552.
We're down to $544, which isstill strong.
But I mean.
(02:56):
So inventory there's morechoices for buyers, sellers.
You still have to price yourhome correctly because we still
see price reductions.
But overall, I mean regardlessof the interest rates.
The market's still moving andwe're seeing a lot of activity
at the Georgia Real Estate Group.
We're helping a lot of peoplewith their buying and selling
right now.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
Well, as you can tell folks, this guy and this
company keeps up with the trendsin real estate.
So if you have real estatequestions and concerns or
interest, contact Noah.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Absolutely Call us, call the Georgia Real Estate
Group at 828-393-0134.
And before we jump into theconversation, just want to give
a heads up on two open houses wehave this weekend.
One Saturday from 12 to 2 at 73Wisdom Cove Road in Flat Rock,
a beautiful home, and then alsoSunday 2 to 4, 1938 Upper
(03:49):
Ridgewood Boulevard in DruidHill.
So two great homes open thisweekend.
You can find them on ourFacebook page and social media.
But again, grateful to be here.
Speaker 1 (03:58):
Well, we're grateful to have your sponsorship of this
great show where we do get toshine a light on some positive
news, and David White, withWestern North Carolina Source,
is in the house.
Good morning, david.
Of this great show where we doto get to shine a light on some
positive news and david white,with western north carolina
source, is in the house.
Good morning, david goodmorning, randy.
Glad to be here it's good tohave you, friend.
You've been here before in thathot seat over there and it's
good to have you with us now.
Speaker 4 (04:18):
Uh, tell us about western north carolina source
okay, yeah, but western northcarolina source is a private
non-profit.
Private non-profit.
We serve henderson, polk,transylvania and rutherford
counties.
Our biggest operations areearly childhood education
programs, which are head start,early head start, nc, pre-k and
(04:42):
developmental day services, andso we serve over 400 children
children in those four countieswith those services.
We also run the public transitsystem in Henderson County If
you see a WNC source vehicle oran Apple Country vehicle.
That's part of what we do.
And we have housing programs.
We do the rental assistanceprogram in Henderson and
(05:03):
Transylvania counties and we doolder adults programming of
transportation and nutrition, alot of nutrition, particularly
in Transylvania County.
So that's us.
We've been around since 1966,and we have 235 employees and so
it keeps us busy.
But today I'm here with MargaretNelson.
(05:23):
She is our procurement andoperations manager for our early
childhood programs and she'sbeen with us.
When did you start with us,marget?
I've been here a little over 18years, a little over 18 years,
and so she works very hard and,going back to the pandemic, she
was doing the types of thingsthat she did during Helene,
(05:46):
which was making sure that ourfamilies that are in the program
, that have children in theprograms, get the things that
they need.
So I'm going to let you talkabout that, margaret yeah, uh,
switch that mic over to margaretbut david you, you, you were.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
So you were compelled to nominate margaret, I mean
for all the incredible thingsshe's been doing.
So thank you for for nominatingmargaret and margaret,
congratulations.
You're a hometown hero thisweek and and we want to share
your story and and story andhear from you again the
incredible work you're doing.
You've been doing this now over20 years with Head Start
(06:20):
programs.
Speaker 3 (06:21):
Yes, yes, I've been blessed to be able to work at
WNC Source for many years withamazing, amazing leadership and
a wonderful staff, and we allwork together to make sure that
children's and families of WNCSource get other resources and
(06:41):
everything they need for theirkids to be successful in
kindergarten.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
Well, especially when your services were needed, most
recently during Helene.
So tell us about what your jobwas like in that time.
Speaker 3 (07:01):
After Hurricane Helene, very quickly, wnc Source
leadership worked together withall of the staff to mobilize
services so that we could getresources to our children
families and, of course, alsoour staff.
So we were able to connect withour you know, of course really
(07:25):
fantastic community partners andall of our staff and all of our
departments at WNC Sourcequickly linked services and we
had communications quickly goingamongst all of senior
leadership that worked to makesure that we could get food,
(07:46):
water, clothes to all of ourchildren families and children's
services and, of course, ourstaff and we all work together
really as a team to helpeveryone through their
incredible hardships during thattime Amazing.
Speaker 2 (08:05):
Let's back up.
How did you first get involvedinto the nonprofit world?
But where did your passion comefrom to be an advocate for
families and children?
I mean, can we go back to whatwas a catalyst for you?
Speaker 3 (08:18):
Yes, yes, I was originally a Head Start parent.
I had three young children and,you know, wanted to make sure
that they had opportunities fora quality early childhood
education and I found Head Start, which I'm so proud to have
(08:39):
been a part of now for manyyears and then really have been
so fortunate to be able to workat WNC Source with their mission
in the community and alsoserving our Head Start early
Early Head Start and NC Pre-Kfamilies.
And I think, as we all know,families with young children
(09:04):
have a lot of challenges now andat WNC Source, you know, we're
able to make sure that thefamilies have everything they
need so they can thrive and, ofcourse, we know when families
are thriving that childrenthrive.
And communities thrive andcommunities thrive and this area
is so special.
(09:24):
Yes, I am so touched andhonored to be able to work with
our incredible communitypartners, with the amazing
leadership and colleagues at WNCSource that all share that
mission to help families withyoung children, and we, you know
(09:44):
, whether it's helping them getto doctor's appointments or
making sure you know familiesneed help getting a job or
getting back into the workforce,making sure their children have
everything they need so by thetime they get to kindergarten,
they are absolutely prepared, soI mean it had such a big impact
on you personally.
Speaker 2 (10:04):
You're like I want to do this for other families For
the rest of my life.
I hope I get to do this.
Speaker 3 (10:10):
I have honestly loved every minute and couldn't be
any prouder to be able to workat WNC Source and continue this
work that Head Start does andEarly Head Start does.
It has been really one of mylife's greatest joys.
Speaker 2 (10:28):
That's incredible.
Speaker 1 (10:30):
Margaret, you also were very instrumental in
helping to organize thesedrive-thrus, drive-thru resource
places.
Tell us about that.
Speaker 3 (10:39):
Well, after Helene and again, you know I was one
piece of a tremendous puzzle inthis area and I was thinking I'm
not even sure I'd be the cornerpiece in the puzzle, one piece.
But immediately afterwards Iknow you know, david White
(11:01):
people from really all over thecountry and in this area were
reaching out saying how can Ihelp you all?
We, you know they were folksthat were familiar with the work
that WNC Source had done andour connection with the children
and families and they said, hey, how can we help?
That was, and, of course, ourcommunity partners.
There are nonprofits in thearea, private companies reached
(11:25):
out so we worked with them topick up supplies, get resources,
survey our families, askingthem what do you need right now?
How can we help you?
Can we help you?
And then worked within thecommunity to get everybody,
(11:50):
whether it was food, water,temporary housing Really it was
just an incredible effort.
And the children in yourprogram it was really amazing.
Speaker 2 (12:13):
The generosity in the community, how it's stepped up
was incredible and I know youguys were on the front lines.
That was a bit of an apex,obviously crisis.
Where are we now and what's thefuture looking like?
Speaker 3 (12:28):
I mean, we just got a couple minutes, but yeah, I'm
going to pass it to David Whitehe is Okay, the main thing that
we're.
Our Etowah.
Speaker 4 (12:40):
Center was severely flooded during the, the
hurricane.
We the rest of our centers,thank goodness, uh, we're back
up and running within threeweeks of you know ending, but,
but the etowah center is ourfocus right now.
It's still uh, I mean it reallyyou're in recovery right now.
Yeah, your organization.
(13:01):
But we've got, we're makingprogress on it.
But you know, the DogwoodHealth Trust, the Henderson
County Community Foundation havegiven us money and the state of
North Carolina, through ourlocal Smart Start partnership,
have given us funds to where wecan repair the Etowah Center.
But we've got some.
(13:21):
We have to do some new thingsout there because if we don't
it's going to flood again, right.
So we're having to do these,the flood mitigation work, and
then we're aiming for august ofthis year to reopen etiwaz wow
and that will mean that all ofour centers are back up and
running.
Um, so that's great.
We just, we're really excited.
We just opened a new centerearly head start center in
(13:43):
Columbus, north Carolina.
That's serving 24 children downhere.
Lots of good things happening.
Like I said, we desperatelywant to get Etowah back online,
just to make sure we can.
Good news we are fully enrolledat this point, looking forward
to a good start to the nextschool year in August with Head
(14:05):
Start and NC Pre-K.
So yeah, besides what's goingon in Etowah, we're you know,
we're feeling pretty good.
Speaker 1 (14:15):
Well, thank you both for what you do and what you
have done.
We're so grateful, margaret.
We've got a certificate herethat you can hang in your office
there.
It says Hometown Hero on it andthere's also some goodies there
from some area restaurants, andwe just want to tip our hat to
(14:36):
you and to Western NorthCarolina Source and everyone
there that worked so hard tomake us a better place.
Thank you from the bottom ofour heart.
Speaker 3 (14:47):
Thank you all so much , thank you.
Speaker 1 (14:49):
Noah, we appreciate it so much.
We remind everybody how to getin touch with you at the George
Real Estate Group.
Speaker 2 (14:56):
Absolutely.
Find us online atrealestatebygregcom.
Speaker 1 (14:59):
Stop by our office in Flat Rock on rainbow row and,
of course, you can call usdirectly at 828-393-0134 if you
have a nominee for our georgereal estate group hometown hero
series, get in touch with ushere at whkp and we'll see you
next friday morning on thegeorge real estate group
hometown hero series there's astrange thing that happens in
(15:19):
life.
Speaker 2 (15:20):
Sometimes, when things are just okay, we stay
stuck longer than we would ifthings were truly bad.
It's called the region betaparadox and explains why people
stay in homes, that kind of workneighborhoods that used to be
okay, or rentals where the priceisn't too bad because it's
comfortable.
But comfort can cost you yourdreams.
What if you didn't wait forsomething to break before you
(15:41):
made a breakthrough?
What dreams?
What if you didn't wait forsomething to break before you
made a breakthrough?
What if the nudge you've beenwaiting for is now?
At the George Real Estate Group, we hear it all the time.
I'm so glad I did it while Icould.
The move, the decision, thechange before it's too late.
Whether you need more space,less stress or just a fresh
(16:02):
start, you don't have to staystuck, you don't have to settle
and you don't have to do italone.
Call the George Real EstateGroup at 828-393-0134.
Don't let just fine, hold youback.
Let's make a move while youstill can.
Speaker 1 (16:17):
The George Real Estate Group is located in Flat
Rock, north Carolina, nearHendersonville in Henderson
County.
You can find them online atrealestatebygregcom.
The George Real Estate Groupcan be reached at 828-393-0134
or stop by their office at 2720Greenville Highway, flat Rock,
(16:38):
north Carolina, north Carolina.
Tune in live each week onThursdays at 10 0 5 AM on WHKP
107.7 FM and 1450 AM, or streamonline at whkpcom or download
these podcasts wherever you getyour podcasts.
The George real estate groupbrings you the WHKP hometown
(17:02):
hero series every Friday morningat 8 45.
The George Real Estate Group radio broadcast is
celebrating 10 years on WHKP.
The George Real Estate Group iscelebrating 10 years on the
radio, live every Thursdaymorning at 10.05 on WHKP 107.7
FM and AM 1450 and streamingonline at WHkpcom.
(00:24):
Each Friday morning at 845,.
The George Real Estate Grouppresents the Hometown Hero Award
to someone in our community whogoes above and beyond to make
our hometown a better place tolive.
Here's this week's HometownHero Show.
It's 845 and time now for ourregular Friday feature, the
George Real Estate GroupHometown Hero Show.
It's 845 and time now for ourregular Friday feature, the
(00:46):
George Real Estate GroupHometown Hero Series.
And we always are joined byNoah George of the George Real
Estate Group to do thiswonderful show that we do on
Friday mornings.
Good morning, noah.
Speaker 2 (01:00):
Good morning Absolutely the highlight of my
week every Friday morningsponsoring the Hometown Hero
Series.
It's amazing.
Every morning you and I get tomeet incredible men and women,
uh, that have made an incredibleimpact here in henderson county
we really do and uh, anddoggone it.
Speaker 1 (01:15):
We've been through some rough times and uh, and
always was.
It is that, uh, they say, lookfor the helpers, and we're
finding a lot of helpers rightnow.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Absolutely, and yes, I mean certainly.
In the challenging times weface between the hurricane and
then the fires, I mean, andagain, just every day, is you
know, everybody's facingwhatever they're facing.
It could be really, you know,normal challenges, but then
we've had extraordinarychallenges like what we faced
with the hurricane.
Speaker 1 (01:47):
Yes, yes, we have Now tell me how real estate in
Henderson County has faredduring all of this.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
Well, again, the news tells you the sky is falling in
regards to real estate.
But here, locally, we'reholding, we're holding in
regards to real estate.
But here, locally, we'reholding, we're holding.
I know there was a report thatcame out yesterday that the
month of March in the UnitedStates was down some 6%
nationally.
Our first quarter in HendersonCounty was actually up 7%.
(02:15):
We had 7% more homes sold thefirst quarter in Henderson
County than we did the previousfirst quarter.
So I mean we're holding steady.
I mean the market.
We're averaging some 126 singlefamily homes a month selling in
Henderson County.
That's really been what'shappening the last two years.
So we're holding.
It's certainly lower than whatit was in regards to housing of
(02:36):
Henderson County, but it'sholding and it seems to have hit
in a plateau.
Inventory levels are still low.
We still have less than 500homes on the market in Henderson
County.
So I mean prices have come downa little bit.
I mean just nominally.
I mean it did peak out at $551,$552.
We're down to $544, which isstill strong.
But I mean.
(02:56):
So inventory there's morechoices for buyers, sellers.
You still have to price yourhome correctly because we still
see price reductions.
But overall, I mean regardlessof the interest rates.
The market's still moving andwe're seeing a lot of activity
at the Georgia Real Estate Group.
We're helping a lot of peoplewith their buying and selling
right now.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
Well, as you can tell folks, this guy and this
company keeps up with the trendsin real estate.
So if you have real estatequestions and concerns or
interest, contact Noah.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Absolutely Call us, call the Georgia Real Estate
Group at 828-393-0134.
And before we jump into theconversation, just want to give
a heads up on two open houses wehave this weekend.
One Saturday from 12 to 2 at 73Wisdom Cove Road in Flat Rock,
a beautiful home, and then alsoSunday 2 to 4, 1938 Upper
(03:49):
Ridgewood Boulevard in DruidHill.
So two great homes open thisweekend.
You can find them on ourFacebook page and social media.
But again, grateful to be here.
Speaker 1 (03:58):
Well, we're grateful to have your sponsorship of this
great show where we do get toshine a light on some positive
news, and David White, withWestern North Carolina Source,
is in the house.
Good morning, david.
Of this great show where we doto get to shine a light on some
positive news and david white,with western north carolina
source, is in the house.
Good morning, david goodmorning, randy.
Glad to be here it's good tohave you, friend.
You've been here before in thathot seat over there and it's
good to have you with us now.
Speaker 4 (04:18):
Uh, tell us about western north carolina source
okay, yeah, but western northcarolina source is a private
non-profit.
Private non-profit.
We serve henderson, polk,transylvania and rutherford
counties.
Our biggest operations areearly childhood education
programs, which are head start,early head start, nc, pre-k and
(04:42):
developmental day services, andso we serve over 400 children
children in those four countieswith those services.
We also run the public transitsystem in Henderson County If
you see a WNC source vehicle oran Apple Country vehicle.
That's part of what we do.
And we have housing programs.
We do the rental assistanceprogram in Henderson and
(05:03):
Transylvania counties and we doolder adults programming of
transportation and nutrition, alot of nutrition, particularly
in Transylvania County.
So that's us.
We've been around since 1966,and we have 235 employees and so
it keeps us busy.
But today I'm here with MargaretNelson.
(05:23):
She is our procurement andoperations manager for our early
childhood programs and she'sbeen with us.
When did you start with us,marget?
I've been here a little over 18years, a little over 18 years,
and so she works very hard and,going back to the pandemic, she
was doing the types of thingsthat she did during Helene,
(05:46):
which was making sure that ourfamilies that are in the program
, that have children in theprograms, get the things that
they need.
So I'm going to let you talkabout that, margaret yeah, uh,
switch that mic over to margaretbut david you, you, you were.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
So you were compelled to nominate margaret, I mean
for all the incredible thingsshe's been doing.
So thank you for for nominatingmargaret and margaret,
congratulations.
You're a hometown hero thisweek and and we want to share
your story and and story andhear from you again the
incredible work you're doing.
You've been doing this now over20 years with Head Start
(06:20):
programs.
Speaker 3 (06:21):
Yes, yes, I've been blessed to be able to work at
WNC Source for many years withamazing, amazing leadership and
a wonderful staff, and we allwork together to make sure that
children's and families of WNCSource get other resources and
(06:41):
everything they need for theirkids to be successful in
kindergarten.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
Well, especially when your services were needed, most
recently during Helene.
So tell us about what your jobwas like in that time.
Speaker 3 (07:01):
After Hurricane Helene, very quickly, wnc Source
leadership worked together withall of the staff to mobilize
services so that we could getresources to our children
families and, of course, alsoour staff.
So we were able to connect withour you know, of course really
(07:25):
fantastic community partners andall of our staff and all of our
departments at WNC Sourcequickly linked services and we
had communications quickly goingamongst all of senior
leadership that worked to makesure that we could get food,
(07:46):
water, clothes to all of ourchildren families and children's
services and, of course, ourstaff and we all work together
really as a team to helpeveryone through their
incredible hardships during thattime Amazing.
Speaker 2 (08:05):
Let's back up.
How did you first get involvedinto the nonprofit world?
But where did your passion comefrom to be an advocate for
families and children?
I mean, can we go back to whatwas a catalyst for you?
Speaker 3 (08:18):
Yes, yes, I was originally a Head Start parent.
I had three young children and,you know, wanted to make sure
that they had opportunities fora quality early childhood
education and I found Head Start, which I'm so proud to have
(08:39):
been a part of now for manyyears and then really have been
so fortunate to be able to workat WNC Source with their mission
in the community and alsoserving our Head Start early
Early Head Start and NC Pre-Kfamilies.
And I think, as we all know,families with young children
(09:04):
have a lot of challenges now andat WNC Source, you know, we're
able to make sure that thefamilies have everything they
need so they can thrive and, ofcourse, we know when families
are thriving that childrenthrive.
And communities thrive andcommunities thrive and this area
is so special.
(09:24):
Yes, I am so touched andhonored to be able to work with
our incredible communitypartners, with the amazing
leadership and colleagues at WNCSource that all share that
mission to help families withyoung children, and we, you know
(09:44):
, whether it's helping them getto doctor's appointments or
making sure you know familiesneed help getting a job or
getting back into the workforce,making sure their children have
everything they need so by thetime they get to kindergarten,
they are absolutely prepared, soI mean it had such a big impact
on you personally.
Speaker 2 (10:04):
You're like I want to do this for other families For
the rest of my life.
I hope I get to do this.
Speaker 3 (10:10):
I have honestly loved every minute and couldn't be
any prouder to be able to workat WNC Source and continue this
work that Head Start does andEarly Head Start does.
It has been really one of mylife's greatest joys.
Speaker 2 (10:28):
That's incredible.
Speaker 1 (10:30):
Margaret, you also were very instrumental in
helping to organize thesedrive-thrus, drive-thru resource
places.
Tell us about that.
Speaker 3 (10:39):
Well, after Helene and again, you know I was one
piece of a tremendous puzzle inthis area and I was thinking I'm
not even sure I'd be the cornerpiece in the puzzle, one piece.
But immediately afterwards Iknow you know, david White
(11:01):
people from really all over thecountry and in this area were
reaching out saying how can Ihelp you all?
We, you know they were folksthat were familiar with the work
that WNC Source had done andour connection with the children
and families and they said, hey, how can we help?
That was, and, of course, ourcommunity partners.
There are nonprofits in thearea, private companies reached
(11:25):
out so we worked with them topick up supplies, get resources,
survey our families, askingthem what do you need right now?
How can we help you?
Can we help you?
And then worked within thecommunity to get everybody,
(11:50):
whether it was food, water,temporary housing Really it was
just an incredible effort.
And the children in yourprogram it was really amazing.
Speaker 2 (12:13):
The generosity in the community, how it's stepped up
was incredible and I know youguys were on the front lines.
That was a bit of an apex,obviously crisis.
Where are we now and what's thefuture looking like?
Speaker 3 (12:28):
I mean, we just got a couple minutes, but yeah, I'm
going to pass it to David Whitehe is Okay, the main thing that
we're.
Our Etowah.
Speaker 4 (12:40):
Center was severely flooded during the, the
hurricane.
We the rest of our centers,thank goodness, uh, we're back
up and running within threeweeks of you know ending, but,
but the etowah center is ourfocus right now.
It's still uh, I mean it reallyyou're in recovery right now.
Yeah, your organization.
(13:01):
But we've got, we're makingprogress on it.
But you know, the DogwoodHealth Trust, the Henderson
County Community Foundation havegiven us money and the state of
North Carolina, through ourlocal Smart Start partnership,
have given us funds to where wecan repair the Etowah Center.
But we've got some.
(13:21):
We have to do some new thingsout there because if we don't
it's going to flood again, right.
So we're having to do these,the flood mitigation work, and
then we're aiming for august ofthis year to reopen etiwaz wow
and that will mean that all ofour centers are back up and
running.
Um, so that's great.
We just, we're really excited.
We just opened a new centerearly head start center in
(13:43):
Columbus, north Carolina.
That's serving 24 children downhere.
Lots of good things happening.
Like I said, we desperatelywant to get Etowah back online,
just to make sure we can.
Good news we are fully enrolledat this point, looking forward
to a good start to the nextschool year in August with Head
(14:05):
Start and NC Pre-K.
So yeah, besides what's goingon in Etowah, we're you know,
we're feeling pretty good.
Speaker 1 (14:15):
Well, thank you both for what you do and what you
have done.
We're so grateful, margaret.
We've got a certificate herethat you can hang in your office
there.
It says Hometown Hero on it andthere's also some goodies there
from some area restaurants, andwe just want to tip our hat to
(14:36):
you and to Western NorthCarolina Source and everyone
there that worked so hard tomake us a better place.
Thank you from the bottom ofour heart.
Speaker 3 (14:47):
Thank you all so much , thank you.
Speaker 1 (14:49):
Noah, we appreciate it so much.
We remind everybody how to getin touch with you at the George
Real Estate Group.
Speaker 2 (14:56):
Absolutely.
Find us online atrealestatebygregcom.
Speaker 1 (14:59):
Stop by our office in Flat Rock on rainbow row and,
of course, you can call usdirectly at 828-393-0134 if you
have a nominee for our georgereal estate group hometown hero
series, get in touch with ushere at whkp and we'll see you
next friday morning on thegeorge real estate group
hometown hero series there's astrange thing that happens in
(15:19):
life.
Speaker 2 (15:20):
Sometimes, when things are just okay, we stay
stuck longer than we would ifthings were truly bad.
It's called the region betaparadox and explains why people
stay in homes, that kind of workneighborhoods that used to be
okay, or rentals where the priceisn't too bad because it's
comfortable.
But comfort can cost you yourdreams.
What if you didn't wait forsomething to break before you
(15:41):
made a breakthrough?
What dreams?
What if you didn't wait forsomething to break before you
made a breakthrough?
What if the nudge you've beenwaiting for is now?
At the George Real Estate Group, we hear it all the time.
I'm so glad I did it while Icould.
The move, the decision, thechange before it's too late.
Whether you need more space,less stress or just a fresh
(16:02):
start, you don't have to staystuck, you don't have to settle
and you don't have to do italone.
Call the George Real EstateGroup at 828-393-0134.
Don't let just fine, hold youback.
Let's make a move while youstill can.
Speaker 1 (16:17):
The George Real Estate Group is located in Flat
Rock, north Carolina, nearHendersonville in Henderson
County.
You can find them online atrealestatebygregcom.
The George Real Estate Groupcan be reached at 828-393-0134
or stop by their office at 2720Greenville Highway, flat Rock,
(16:38):
north Carolina, north Carolina.
Tune in live each week onThursdays at 10 0 5 AM on WHKP
107.7 FM and 1450 AM, or streamonline at whkpcom or download
these podcasts wherever you getyour podcasts.
The George real estate groupbrings you the WHKP hometown
(17:02):
hero series every Friday morningat 8 45.
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com