CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — Nearly seven months after Hurricane Helene tore through the small mountain town of Chimney Rock, the scars left behind are slowly giving way to signs of strength.

Between the Amish and local contemporary volunteers, 2,000 pairs of willing hands of circulated in and out of Chimney Rock.

Less than an hour from Fayetteville, Raven Rock State Park in Lillington is one of several state parks nearby where one can connect with nature.

For 69 years crowds of people have spent Easter morning at Chimney Rock State Park, watching the sun rise over Lake Lure ...

For 69 years crowds of people have spent Easter morning at Chimney Rock State Park, watching the sun rise over Lake Lure ...