After the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, Biltmore Village is still struggling to recover. The high water has receded, but the village is covered in trash, mud, and debris. Many of the shops and restaurants are still closed, and the charming features that gave Biltmore its prestige have been washed away.
Residents like Gabriel Smith are working hard to fix up the village and restore it to its former glory, but they know that it will take weeks if not months to fully recover. The floodwaters reached several feet high, causing widespread damage to buildings and businesses in the area. Despite the chaos and devastation, the community has come together to support each other and rebuild.
One resident, Renee White, expressed her emotions by saying that the damage to the river walk, arts district, and Biltmore along with the loss of lives and businesses brings her to tears. Another resident, Kareem McDowell, highlighted the sense of panic that initially set in after the hurricane, but that has since been replaced by a collective effort to move forward and support one another.
Asheville is slowly recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, with construction crews working to clear debris and police guiding traffic lines. The scars left by the hurricane are still visible, but the community is resilient and determined to rebuild and restore Biltmore Village to its former prominence.
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