Nearly a year after Helene, popular section of Blue Ridge Parkway reopens near Asheville, bringing hope to communities

A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina – just in time for the busy fall season – marking a major milestone in the state’s recovery nearly one year after Hurricane Helene devastated much of the region.

​ A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina – just in time for the busy fall season – marking a major milestone in the state’s recovery nearly one year after Hurricane Helene devastated much of the region. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN