One year after Hurricane Helene brought apocalyptic flooding to western North Carolina, Asheville’s Biltmore Village is slowly emerging from the devastation that left the entire area underwater.
At the peak of the flooding, torrential rains swelled the Swannanoa River to 27 feet above flood stage, submerging everything from locally-owned shops to major hotels like the Grand Bohemian. The historic Biltmore Village, a popular tourist destination, was completely inundated.
Today, while significant work remains, hopeful signs of recovery are evident throughout the community.
Corner Kitchen Leads the Comeback
Brunch is bustling again at Corner Kitchen, one of Asheville’s beloved 20-year-old restaurants famous for its everyday brunch and daily eggs Benedict specials. The establishment reopened its doors on August 10, nearly 11 months after Helene left it buried in mud and debris…