Other Helene aftermath news: Concert series planned to raise money for flood relief. Series of events set to brief farmers on resources available.
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Blue Ridge Parkway reopens first stretch of road in North Carolina
Almost all of the Virginia portion of the parkway has already reopened.
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FEMA opens seventh disaster recovery center, this one in Wythe
The new center opens Wednesday.
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Forest Service reopens additional areas closed by Helene
Other parts of the national forest remain closed indefinitely due to storm damage.
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Floodwaters destroyed 18 trestles on the Creeper Trail and washed away much of the path. Now comes the rebuilding.
The beloved trail is the “lifeblood” of the town of Damascus. Until repairs can be made, visitors are being encouraged to explore the trail’s other half, which is now open.
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Second week of VHSL rating scale points released; 35 teams unbeaten
Three games this week pit unbeatens against each other: Graham at Lebanon, Glenvar at Alleghany, and Kettle Run at Sherando.
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Is Appalachia seeing an influx of climate refugees? Here’s what the data shows.
Some have predicted that Appalachia could be a “climate haven” for those who want to escape hurricanes.
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Boil water notice lifted for remainder of Montgomery County
The boil water notice was issued after historic flooding on the New River caused “challenging water quality conditions.”
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Portions of New River Trail State Park reopen after Hurricane Helene
The reopened sections include Foster Falls, the Peak Creek Trestle and Chestnut Creek Falls.
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FEMA opens third disaster recovery center in Southwest Va.
The office in Tazewell joins centers in Independence and Damascus. Staff can help residents apply for federal flood assistance.
