White County man turns Helene rescue into documentary

White County resident Michael Foley stands among storm debris during one of more than 60 helicopter missions he completed in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Foley’s experiences during the missions later became the inspiration for “Scars on the Mountain,” a documentary about the storm’s impact on Yancey County residents. SUBMITTED PHOTO
White County resident Michael Foley stands among storm debris during one of more than 60 helicopter missions he completed in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Foley’s experiences during the missions later became the inspiration for “Scars on the Mountain,” a documentary about the storm’s impact on Yancey County residents. SUBMITTED PHOTO

By Carly Henderson

 

When Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, White County resident Michael Foley volunteered to help.

After more than 60 helicopter missions around Yancey County, North…