Agreement being finalized to sustain trails project in Old Fort after Helene devastation

Agreement being finalized to sustain trails project in Old Fort after Helene devastation

Trails project underway in Western NC since 2019 has been a boost to local economy in Old Fort, but was devastated by Helene. Agreement being finalized to sustain trails project in Old Fort after Helene devastation is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Plea…

On the road to recovery: Rebuilding the Virginia Creeper Trail

Hurricane Helene devastated part of the popular Virginia Creeper Trail. Despite promising recent updates, the timeline for major restoration and eventual completion for portions of the picturesque rail-to-trail path remains uncertain, requiring small businesses that rely on visitors to pivot or risk closure. The post On the road to recovery: Rebuilding the Virginia Creeper Trail appeared first on Appalachian Voices.