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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amish group brings volunteers to help rebuild Chimney Rock
It's been eight months since Hurricane Helene destroyed the town of Chimney Rock, and many businesses are still in need of repair. But a group of Amish people has been a mainstay in the rebuilding effort. The group has been working with Spokes of Hope, which has had over 2,000 volunteers come through since the flood. Chimney Rock Mayor Peter O'Leary had predicted that downtown Chimney Rock would open in time for Memorial Day weekend, but now realizes that was too ambitious. SPECIAL SECTION >> Hurricane Helene stories Local businesses say they've appreciated the support of volunteers. They've also been leaning on one another throughout the rebuilding process. 'You know, you can't help but think what's next. But, you know, we're all still here. We've got each other, we've still got our community, and as long as you stick together, there's nothing stronger than that,' said Kristen Sottile with the Broad River Inn. Some of the Amish were spotted helping build a new foundation for the Broad River Inn. While the town has a ways to go before fully reopening, O'Leary says he hopes some businesses will be able to reopen this summer. (VIDEO: 'Monumental': Campground celebrates post-Helene reopening)
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Covington Eagles to host fundraiser for Hurricane Helene relief
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Covington Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a fundraising event this weekend for people affected by Hurricane Helene. The event will benefit Western North Carolina disaster relief. It will be held in partnership with Spokes of Hope, a non-profit that is rebuilding areas affected like Chimney Rock and Bat Cave, one brick and one beam at a time. It will start on Saturday, April 12, at 1 p.m. at the Covington Fraternal Order of Eagles, 715 E. Broadway St. in Covington. Attendees are asked to enter through the east side of the building. Highlights of the event will include live and silent auctions, a meat raffle, a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle. Food will be available at Bee's Boba, Timeless Tacos and Potato Tornado trucks. Some of the featured items at the auctions will include art made by Bob Graham and Josh Kerr. These items were made from debris that washed up behind their shop after the hurricane. For more information on the event, call 937-216-2255. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
