Photos: Chimney Rock State Park reopens, Gov. Stein signs Helene recovery bill

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein was on hand in western North Carolina, 9 months to the day after Helene devastated the region, to sign the latest round of funding relief for residents Friday afternoon. Chimney Rock State Park was also reopened.

Stein thanked both sides of the aisle in the General Assembly for making the crucial funding available.

Many lawmakers and other government officials were also on hand for the signing and park’s official re-opening…

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