particularly in Western North Carolina. For a while on Friday morning, it looked as if Chimney Rock and Lake Lure had been spared the worst of Hurricane Helene. And then worse than the worst ...

Nearly seven months after Hurricane Helene devastated the area, Chimney Rock is looking to open during the summer.

Residents of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are still working to rebuild homes and businesses after Hurricane Helene pummeled the area in September 2024.