This week on NC Weekend, join Deborah Holt Noel as she visits mountain locales in western NC that are excited to welcome back tourists as the area recovers from Hurricane Helene.
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Rutherford County
Producer: Clay Johnson
North Carolina's iconic Lodge on Lake Lure was hit hard by Hurricane Helene but is now open and welcoming guests.
Website: lodgeonlakelure.com
Buncombe County
Producer: Jake Dewey
Asheville's S&W Market offers food, drinks, and sweets, with six businesses in one iconic building.
Website: swmarketavl.com
Buncombe County
Producer: David Hardy
Deborah Holt Noel explores Asheville, NC and learns about the city's inspirational recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
Website: exploreasheville.com
Buncombe County
Producer: David Hardy
The Restoration Asheville offers a boutique hotel experience with a luxurious downtown stay.
Website: therestorationhotel.com
Buncombe County
Producer: Deborah Holt Noel
Join Deborah Holt Noel on a cultural tour of Black neighborhoods in Asheville with Hood Huggers.
Website: hoodhuggers.com