A Vital Greene County Bridge Is Now Fully Reopened More than 9 Months After Helene

State park announces reopening 9 months after devastating natural disaster: 'We've missed our guests'

Fox Carolina reported that Chimney Rock State Park is finally reopening months after being battered by a powerful storm — but the long road to recovery underscores a deeper climate concern. What's happening? Chimney Rock State Park has reopened to the public nine months after closing due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The storm brought catastrophic winds and flooding across western North Carolina last September. Emily Walker, director and gene…

State Route 351-Earnest Bridge Fully Reopens

The driving public received long-awaited

A vital Greene County Bridge is now fully reopened more than 9 months after Helene

The State Route 351 bridge in Greene County reopened post-Hurricane Helene. Local leaders praise efforts in restoring travel efficiency.

Hurricane Helene: Chimney Rock expected to reopen within a month

Nine months after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast, the recovery process is just beginning. As communities rebuild their lives and towns, the Carolina Journal revisits some of the state’s hardest-hit areas to assess what recovery looks like, what’s still missing, and how far there is to go. While one of the smaller towns outside Asheville that was hardest hit, Chimney Rock, has made significant progress since Hurricane Helene. Town of…

Old Fort bike, running race was started to fundraise in wake of Hurricane Helene. It will return this year.

“The Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival is more than just an athletic event — it’s a way to move our town forward."

Chuckey Pike bridge fully reopens to traffic

CHUCKEY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Greene County bridge has fully reopened after it was damaged during Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that the Earnest Bridge on State Route 351 (Chuckey Pike) over the Nolichucky River fully reopened late Wednesday afternoon. Greeneville man wins new truck from Niswonger Children’s Network’s annual raffle fundraiser Only one lane had been open to traffic since November.…