Don’t Wait on the Government—Here’s How We’re Saving Our NC Communities

We need to have a real talk about what’s happening in the North Carolina mountains after Hurricane Helene. First off, if you have family or friends up there or headed that way, *please* let them know looting is on the rise. Just yesterday, a sheriff told me to make sure anyone out there is carrying. These folks aren’t all bad—they’re desperate. When people are desperate, they do desperate things. I’ll say it plain: the Government ain’t coming to save us. It’s us, the citizens, who have to step up. And let me tell y’all, my community—just over an hour away—showed up. They brought water, diapers, formula, bleach, vinegar, and more to our donation sites. We’re taking even more donations today, and I’m making sure they go straight to the hands of volunteers I trust. Why? Because people told me, “Leigh, we don’t trust the relief organizations anymore.” And you know what? They’re right. We’ve lost our organizations to liars and grifters. It’s time we rely on each other—like Patrio