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Forrest Gilliam '08 among App State Mountaineers working to rebuild Western NC 2 years after Helene

Appalachian State University

Oct 2, 2026

Forrest Gilliam '08 among App State Mountaineers working to rebuild Western NC 2 years after Helene

Two years after Hurricane Helene, recovery work continues across Western NC's mountain communities. Several App State alumni, including Forrest Gilliam '08, are helping coordinate…

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Forrest Gilliam '08 among App State Mountaineers working to rebuild Western NC 2 years after Helene

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