NC Towns Begin Reopening Six Months After Hurricane Helene

Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, towns like Marshall, Lansing, and Hot Springs continue to rebuild. Marshall experienced severe flooding from the French Broad River, leaving businesses like Joel Friedman's Zuma Coffee heavily damaged, yet community support remains strong. In Lansing, businesses such as Amy Annes' have faced a slow recovery process, but community resilience shines through as they prepare to reopen. Meanwhile, Hot Springs has seen businesses like Big Pillow Brewing reopening on weekends, with the historic Gentry Hardware still recovering. In Asheville, the Biltmore Village area remains significantly impacted, with many businesses working toward reopening amidst ongoing renovations. Despite the damage, there is a strong sense of determination and community support across these areas, as residents and business owners work together to restore their towns.