{"id":115010,"date":"2024-10-17T02:10:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T19:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=115010"},"modified":"2024-10-17T02:10:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T19:10:47","slug":"were-hopeful-devastated-north-carolina-town-rebuilds-after-helene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=115010","title":{"rendered":"\u2018We\u2019re hopeful\u2019: Devastated North Carolina town rebuilds after Helene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"sub-text\">Peter O&#8217;Leary, mayor of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, says leaders are deciding on how to rebuild the town after Helene wiped it out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><strong>CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C.<\/strong> \u2013 Located southeast of Asheville, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/north-carolina\/chimney-rock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chimney Rock<\/a> saw incredible devastation after Hurricane Helene dropped between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/extreme-weather\/video-chimney-rock-north-carolina-helene-flood-aftermath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1 and 2 feet of rain<\/a> in the area.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The resulting flood destroyed homes and businesses, particularly by the Broad River, which runs through the town. The water ended up nearly doubling the width of the river, causing many to wonder about the future of Chimney Rock.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Chimney Rock Mayor Peter O\u2019Leary spoke with FOX Weather Meteorologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/person\/m\/jane-minar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jane Minar<\/a> on Wednesday about how, despite this devastation, his town is working to rebuild.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/288\/162\/gettyimages-2175515706.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/576\/324\/gettyimages-2175515706.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/720\/405\/gettyimages-2175515706.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1440\/810\/gettyimages-2175515706.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2175515706.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1336\/752\/gettyimages-2175515706.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2175515706.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Destroyed homes are seen in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, October 2, 2024, after the passage of Hurricane Helene.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">Destroyed homes are seen in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, October 2, 2024, after the passage of Hurricane Helene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (ALLISON JOYCE\/AFP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">He noted recovery efforts thus far, such as rebuilding the road that goes through the town, have allowed homeowners and business owners to return and begin the work of cleaning up after Helene.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/how-to-watch-fox-weather-on-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Various groups, from the U.S. Army to the Department of Transportation to volunteers, have come to help. According to O\u2019Leary, their assistance has made a drastic difference to shop owners looking to rebuild.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;They&#8217;ve gotten so much work done in such a short period of time with all these volunteers,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It&#8217;s very uplifting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Although progress is being made, O\u2019Leary said the timing of when the town will be back on its feet is in question.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/58c776bf444849869549b8255b12ddc0.mp4_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/58c776bf444849869549b8255b12ddc0.mp4_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/58c776bf444849869549b8255b12ddc0.mp4_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/58c776bf444849869549b8255b12ddc0.mp4_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/58c776bf444849869549b8255b12ddc0.mp4_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/58c776bf444849869549b8255b12ddc0.mp4_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/58c776bf444849869549b8255b12ddc0.mp4_.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Chimney Rock, North Carolina was one of the many places ravaged by Hurricane Helene. After raging floodwaters gushed through the city, the village is left reeling with what is left.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">Chimney Rock, North Carolina was one of the many places ravaged by Hurricane Helene. After raging floodwaters gushed through the city, the village is left reeling with what is left.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari \/TMX \/ FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;For the business owners who are all just mom-and-pop operations, there&#8217;s still so many unknowns,&#8221; O\u2019Leary said. &#8220;They don&#8217;t know if they can open in six months or a year. It&#8217;s just, it&#8217;s hard on them and hard to figure out how they&#8217;re going to move forward from this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">This will make a significant impact on tourism, specifically, as it is a major revenue generator for the town.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/lifestyle\/helene-fall-leaf-peeping-season-western-north-carolina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HELENE RUINS FALL LEAF-PEEPING SEASON FOR MOST OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Despite this uncertainty, he remains optimistic about what the future holds for his community.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;It&#8217;s going to take a long time. But again, we&#8217;re hopeful,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We do what we can every day, step by step.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/chimney-rock-north-carolina-recovery-helene\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peter O&#8217;Leary, mayor of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, says leaders are deciding on how to rebuild the town after Helene wiped it out. 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