Home to North Carolina Iconic Attraction Reopens After Hurricane Helene's Devastation

Tax expert’s work bridges policy and community | UNC-Chapel Hill

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s unprecedented devastation in September 2024, western North Carolina faced challenges that tested the resilience and expertise of its communities. Among those deeply invested in the region’s recovery was Kirk Boone, associate teaching professor of public finance and government at the UNC School of Government. “I’m from that area,” said Boone, a seasoned tax professional and a certified appraiser with a caree…

Hurricane Helene: Black Mountain, Lake Lure face a long road back

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 left to go. Black Mountain Josh Harold, the town manager for Black Mountain, North Carolina said the town sustained between $25 and $30 million in damage…

Western NC can expect to lose population after Helene. How much remains unclear.

Loss of homes and jobs, limited options and general disruption after Helene make 5% to 35% population loss among the displaced likely.

How Oklahoma is helping in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Weeks after Hurricane Helene rammed into the southeast, recovery isn't easy.

City leaders cut the ribbon to reopen Pendleton King Park 9 months since Helene

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - It's a big day for the city of Augusta. City leaders held a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning to reopen Pendleton King Park nine months after Hurricane Helene. The park was one of the hardest hit parks across Augusta by the hurricane. But after nine long months of cleanup, city leaders couldn’t be happier to reopen it.  For District 2 commissioner Stacy Pulliam, the ceremony has been a long time coming after countless phone ca…

Home to an iconic NC attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene's devastation

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene has reopened to the public, nine months after the storm brought historic flooding, destruction and loss of life.