Coverage dated September 20, 2025

Nearly a year after Helene, the reopening of a popular section of Blue Ridge Parkway brings hope to communities

Headline from Local News 8

By Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — 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.

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  1. Local News 8

    Nearly a year after Helene, the reopening of a popular section of Blue Ridge Parkway brings hope to communities (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — 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.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Nearly a year after Helene, the reopening of a popular section of Blue Ridge Parkway brings hope to communities | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina - just in time for the busy fall

  3. CNN

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

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    CNN's feed description

    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.

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