US EditionHome to North Carolina Iconic Attraction Reopens After Hurricane Helene's Devastation
- On Friday, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and officials reopened Chimney Rock State Park nine months after Hurricane Helene damaged the area.
- Following Hurricane Helene's September 2024 storm, extensive flooding and the loss of the entrance bridge led to Chimney Rock State Park's nine-month closure.
- The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources reports that Chimney Rock State Park reopened Fridays through Mondays with a new temporary bridge made from old rail cars, attracting about 400,000 visitors annually.
- Despite hurricane damage, Governor Stein signed disaster recovery legislation and launched a tourism initiative to support western North Carolina's economic revival.
- Starting Saturday, Chimney Rock State Park will resume full hours as Governor Stein seeks more federal aid for local small businesses and affordable housing.
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Chimney Rock State Park reopens for visitors
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WGHP) -- Nine months to the day after being closed, Chimney Rock State Park reopened to the public on Friday. During the ceremony, Governor Josh Stein signed the disaster recovery aid into law, bringing western North Carolina $575 million in relief. On top of that huge announcement, Stein announced the launch of a tourism initiative called Rediscover the Unforgettable. The initiative is intended to bring people to western No…
Home to North Carolina iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene’s devastation - The Boston Globe
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and other officials attended a reopening ceremony at Chimney Rock State Park, which is about 25 miles southeast of Asheville.
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Home to North Carolina iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene's devastation
An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene has reopened to the public. North Carolina Gov.
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