North Carolina restaurant reopening signals hope after Hurricane Helene

SWANNANOA, NC (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — It had been more than a year since a beloved mountain restaurant felt the rush of business as usual.

At Okie Dokies Smokehouse in Swannanoa, there was a frantic scramble Wednesday, led by owners Steve and Jody Dunning.

“We’re getting our tea made, our menus, our spare menus folded in case we run out,” Jody said…

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