‘Life coming back’: Old Fort festival returns post-Helene, marking community comeback

OLD FORT, N.C. (WLOS) — Towns across the mountains continue to reopen after Hurricane Helene, and this weekend, it’s Old Fort’s turn.

A yearly tradition now serves a greater purpose for the town: The Trails & Trains Festival is back.

After Helene hit in September 2024, there was some uncertainty about whether the festival would happen…

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