Copperhill General Store

11/10/2026

To all my vendors and local authors,

I’m slowly but surely reaching out about October’s payouts. I’m still sorting out who picked up their checks before the flood, so if you’re waiting on yours and haven’t heard from me yet, please text me so I can get it to you.

Most of you I’ve heard from who still had a check waiting have asked me to put it toward helping rebuild the store or helping families who lost their homes. One of you asked me to split her payout among my crew to help them get by while they’re out of work. She figured it would come to about $10–$13 each and wished she could give more, even though her own family had lost so much in the flood. I told her how grateful my crew would be. The fact that she thought of them while her own family was going through so much means more to me than she knows.

Every little bit means something when you’ve lost your home and everything in it, or when a paycheck you were counting on is suddenly gone. To everyone who’s offered to help these families, my crew, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness has made these days a little easier.

I’m going to miss seeing y’all at the store. If we’re able to reopen and decide to move forward, you’ll be the first to hear from me. Until then, please keep everyone affected by the flood in your prayers. 🤍

11/10/2026

I’ve always had a hard time asking for help, and honestly, this is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to post. I never imagined I’d be asking for help like this. After the flooding in Copperhill, we have a long road ahead of us, and we still don’t know if we’ll be able to rebuild Copperhill General Store.

My family and I poured so much of ourselves into this little store. We put what we earned right back into it, growing it little by little. Walking through the store after the flood and seeing how much of what we worked for was gone was heartbreaking. We’re taking things one day at a time, and the people who have shown up, reached out, and helped us clean up have made some of the hardest days a little easier.

One of the hardest parts is knowing that three of my employees are now out of work because of the flood. They helped make this store what it was, and I want to do what I can to help them get by while we look for other jobs for them. If you know of anyone hiring nearby, I’d be grateful if you’d send those leads my way, too.

So many people have asked if there’s somewhere they can donate. My sister set up a GoFundMe to help us with the financial losses from the flood, give us a chance to rebuild if we can, and, for now, help support our employees in the meantime. If you’re able to give, every little bit helps. Sharing this post would also help us reach more people.

Thank you for every message, every prayer, and every muddy hour you spent helping us. I wish I knew what comes next, but right now, I’m just grateful we don’t have to figure it out alone. 🤍

For Copperhill General Store My name Ashley. My sister Jennifer is the owner of Coo… Ashley Briggs needs your support for Help Copperhill General Store

11/06/2026

Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”

Our store after the flood: Most of it is ruined, and the loss is significant. But amid the heartbreak, we’ve received so much love and kindness.

Ireland shared one post about what happened, and complete strangers came to help. People I’d never met left their jobs and families to walk into this mess and help someone they didn’t even know.

I was a bit numb when we first arrived. I knew it was bad from the cameras, but nothing prepared me for this. After all, what are you supposed to feel or say when you see something you and your family built from the ground up—with so much time, heart, and hard-earned money—look like this?

I was overwhelmed and didn’t know where to begin, but Ireland, my mom, and Tristany stepped in to help make decisions. Ireland took charge and got us started while I braced myself for the damage.

And it was BAD. The mud, the mess, and the smell—goodness, the smell—were horrifying. Still, everyone jumped in and worked for hours with incredible determination. I don’t think they’ll ever know how much it meant to me.

We took turns crying, but there was also plenty of laughter, a huge amount of kindness, and plenty of hugs. After hours of incredibly hard work, we could see how much we’d accomplished together.

Your generosity left me speechless. You gave us your time, strength, and shoulders to cry on, helping carry far more than damaged belongings.

To everyone who showed up yesterday—including my sister, who cared for our children—thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m beyond grateful for your hard work and kindness.

We began as a group of misfit strangers and left as pals when we locked the doors. I’ll be forever grateful and will never forget what you did for us.

* We’re done with our cleanup. We’re taking today off to be with family, and then we’ll be off to help others over the next few days.

I’m not one to ask for help. Honestly, it kills me to post a message like this because I never imagined I'd be asking for help this way. But after the flooding in Copperhill, our business has a long road to recovery, if rebuilding is even possible. Financially, we kept putting everything we earned from the store back into it to grow it into what it had become. To see it as it is now is heartbreaking.

We're taking things one day at a time, and the kindness of our friends, customers, and community has already carried us through some very difficult moments.

A GoFundMe has been created to help us with our losses and, if possible, help the business begin recovering and find a way forward. Any donation, no matter the amount, would mean more to us than we can put into words. And if you're not in a position to give, sharing this post would help just as much.
We're so grateful for every message, every helping hand, and every bit of support. Thank you for standing with us and helping us hold on to hope as we figure out what comes next. 🤍

https://gofund.me/93ee75d02

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all. We’re beyond grateful.

11/06/2026

To our vendors and local authors,

It breaks my heart to share that most of our store, including so many of your items, is a complete loss after the flooding.

We were able to recover a small number of items that weren’t broken or completely destroyed. However, approximately 98% of what we recovered is covered in nasty flood mud. We have no running water at this time, so we aren’t even able to attempt to wash them off for you. Being intact does not mean most of these items are usable or can be safely cleaned.

I honestly feel terrible offering to return your items in this condition, but I want you to make that decision. Please message us to let us know whether you would like us to keep any recovered items belonging to you for pickup or give us permission to discard them. If you want them kept, we’ll set them aside and arrange a time to meet once things settle and it’s safe.

Sadly, there are very few items we can even offer this choice for.

You trusted me with your creations, your books, and the work you poured your heart into. Although I know this flood was beyond my control, I am deeply heartbroken that so much of it is gone. Please know how truly sorry I am.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this devastating loss.

11/05/2026

Our hearts are heavy as we see the devastation from last night’s flooding in Copperhill, McCaysville, and the surrounding areas. Our thoughts and prayers are with every family, resident, and business owner affected. So many have lost their homes, businesses, livelihoods, and beloved animals. The loss and uncertainty are heartbreaking.

Thank you to everyone who has called, texted, or sent messages to check on us and our store. Your kindness and love mean more than you know. Our store was completely flooded, and it appears that everything inside is ruined, including our sweet vendors’ items and local authors’ books. We will face that when the time comes, but right now, our hearts are with the families who have lost their homes and everything they depend on.

Please consider taking some time today to look around your home for useful items you could donate—clothing, food, children’s necessities, and everyday essentials. As needs and collection locations are confirmed, we can work together to get those items where they are needed. If you’re able, consider setting aside time to lend a hand once it is safe to do so.

Please also keep our first responders, the Tri-State EMC crews working to shut off power safely, and everyone out there helping in your prayers. We are deeply thankful for their hard work and care for our community. Pray for their safety as they help others through this.

Our community has come together through difficult times before, and we will do it again. The coming weeks and months will require helping hands, prayers, patience, and grace. Every act of kindness matters.

If I am slow to answer messages today, please know I am not ignoring you. I am still a mom first—and a homeschooling mom at that. Once we finish school, I will begin responding as I’m able.

When we can safely get into the store and begin cleaning up, I will let you know. We truly appreciate every offer of help. For now, please help us put the families who have lost their homes and need immediate support first.

Thank you for loving our community and caring for one another.

10/30/2026

Last year, we had the pleasure of hosting a few local authors, and we had hoped to do even more this year! But somehow, this year has just flown right by us! 📚

Thankfully, there’s still time to make up for lost time, and we’re excited to squeeze in some wonderful meet & greets and book signings before the year is over!

We can’t wait to introduce you to all the talented local authors who will be joining us throughout November and December!

Stay tuned! We have some wonderful authors and stories to share with you! 📖✨

10/28/2026

🎃 Halloween 2-5 p.m. FREE 🍦👻

10/27/2026

🎃 We’re doing something a little different for this year’s community Halloween celebration!

We’ve decided not to do everything we did last year or simply hand out candy on the bridge as originally planned. I know… I know… but we still have something sweet planned! 😉

Children are invited to stop by the store on Halloween between 2 and 5 pm. for a FREE ice cream cone and a small Halloween gift. 🍦👻 If your child would rather have candy, don't worry—we’ll have candy as well!
NO purchase is necessary—we just want to give back to our community and let the kids have a wonderful time!

This lets our team close up and get home safely to enjoy Halloween with their families. We’ll also get to make special memories with our own little trick-or-treaters! We truly enjoyed last year, but our kids are still little, and we realized how much we missed out on while running around coordinating everything.

Family and our crew’s safety will always come first. 🧡 We hope you’ll understand and that the kids enjoy this sweet treat just as much as they enjoyed last year’s Halloween fun with us!

We hope to see lots of little ghosts and goblins! Please share the flyer I'll post soon to help spread the word!