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Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins addresses the crowd at Chimney Rock State Park on Friday and spotlights another temporary bridge made from railcars in WNC. This one helps people get across the Rocky Broad River and up to the park.

There’s something in western North Carolina for everyone! If you’ve never been before, you’ll be delighted. And if you’ve been before, rediscover all the things that make it unforgettable.

Small businesses are the backbone of downtowns across western North Carolina – and their impressive progress of rebuilding is a testament to their resilience.  I stopped by Clyde Florist to pick up some flowers for Anna, visited with some pups and got some treats for Lila and

📍Asheville     The River Arts District in Asheville is open for business!     We know that many businesses in the RAD suffered from Helene’s flooding, but it’s great and inspiring to see so many studios and galleries back open. Anna and I went on an e-bike tour around Asheville

Thank you to UncAvl leaders for hosting the July 14 meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery. Find meeting materials on the GROW NC website: bit.ly/46PYgCt

This summer, 16 WNC school systems offered school extension learning recovery programs to help students who lost instruction time following Helene. GROW NC visited Buncombe Schools to thank teachers and learn about their curriculum supporting 500 students. bit.ly/40NOkpx

Last night, Josh and I ended our week out west with a reception honoring our western state employees. Whether in the field, in the office, or coming together to help communities heal after Hurricane Helene, they play a vital role in creating a safer and stronger NC. Thank you!

Today, July 21, the Parkway opened from milepost 305.2, near Beacon Heights and U.S. 221, to milepost 317.5, at U.S. 221 near the Linville Falls community. This is the first Helene recovery project to be completed, and more coming soon! Read More ⬇️ ow.ly/qIOX50WsFw1

The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part 2 directs more than $576M to expedite western North Carolina recovery efforts. These funds will repair private roads and bridges, support wildfire prevention, prevent landslides, repair dams, and support our schools.

Hot Springs is coming back! It was great to see the progress local small businesses have made after Helene. Make sure Hot Springs is on your itinerary as you plan a trip to rediscover all the unforgettable things western NC has to offer.

.Buncombe Schools offered state-funded summer learning programs for four weeks at six elementary schools and six middle schools. Teachers shared details about their creative curriculum offered to help students who lost instruction time following Helene. bit.ly/4lICq8u

The “SmBIZ” Program directs funding to local governments to speed up the repair of infrastructure impacting the operation of small businesses. There is no application deadline, and awards will be made on a rolling basis. bit.ly/3H15qcB