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In the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene’s destruction last year, business owners’ optimism about rebuilding ran high in Asheville, even in the face of the enormity of the task ahead.
But 11 months later, that optimism has evolved into tempered determination for many, and a realization that rebuilding will encompass years, not months…