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After nine months of being closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock State Park is officially reopening to visitors.
After nine months of recovery from Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is reopened to the public!
Chimney Rock State Park reopens nine months after Helene; Gov. Stein unveils tourism drive, signs $575M relief bill as village rebuild lingers.
North Carolina's governor said he hopes reopening the park will help to draw tourists back to the area.
How is tourism industry in Asheville, Chimney Rock, Hendersonville and other western NC areas 9 months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
The city of Asheville has opened a temporary dog park at along the Swannanoa River after Helene destroyed the city's two dog parks.
Chimney Rock State Park reopened Friday, June 27, exactly nine months after Helene damaged the area.
NC state lawmakers passed another disaster relief bill June 26 to aid WNC recovery in the aftermath of Helene, signed by Gov. Stein June 27.
Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the recovery milestone last week.
Gov Josh Stein signs Helene recovery efforts bill at NC Senate and House reached a deal. Legislators agreed on appropriations in last day of legislative session.