Though Hurricane Helene ran rampant through Chimney Rock, North Carolina, locals are seeing a positive shift in their precious mountain village, WCNC reported.
What’s happening?
When the September storm hit Western North Carolina, infrastructure in towns such as Chimney Rock was pummeled, with homes and businesses alike in utter disrepair.
The hurricane displaced more than 375,000 people, and small villages struggled with long-term effects.
Rebuilding efforts in Chimney Rock have been gradual but meaningful. While construction crews first had to wipe away the ruins and start anew, community members have done their best to integrate old pieces of the village into the new one…