Www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2025-02-03 17:17:00. SUMMARY: Recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are advancing, according to Congressman Tim Moore. The lake aims to reopen by summer, while Mayor Peter O’Leary of Chimney Rock hopes for a temporary reopening of the state park. The town suffered significant damage, with seven businesses washed away and nearly every structure affected. Recent visits revealed ongoing cleanup efforts, with debris removed in Lake Lure. The hurricane, a Category 4 when it made landfall, caused around $53 billion in damages and resulted in 233 deaths across several states. Recovery efforts are now in the 19th week…