Nine months after Hurricane Helene caused extensive flooding and destruction in western North Carolina, several key infrastructure and tourist sites have reopened. Chimney Rock State Park, a prominent local attraction that was nearly destroyed, reopened to the public, reflecting the progress made in recovery efforts. The reopening was supported by state agencies including the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, North Carolina Parks, and the Department of Transportation, alongside local leaders. In addition to Chimney Rock, multiple bridges damaged by the hurricane have been restored and reopened, including the Broad Street Bridge in Elizabethton, a Greene County bridge, and the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge, despite some repair delays. Main Street is also scheduled to reopen following the completion of the Bresee Tower demolition phase. Volunteer efforts continue to assist in rebuilding homes in the affected areas, marking ongoing recovery nearly ten months after the storm.