While some businesses are still closed, the majority of shops, restaurants and attractions are fully open, town leaders said.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene, Hendersonville says it’s ready to welcome back tourists.
“Hendersonville is pleased to welcome back visitors,” Mayor Barbara Volk said. “Although we regret some of our businesses are still recovering from Helene’s impacts, the majority of shops, restaurants, and attractions are fully open and ready to offer their usual warmth and hospitality. Fall is usually a busy time here and we know how much visitors contribute to our local economy.”
It couldn’t come at a better time, either, as fall color is beginning to reach high or peak levels in the North Carolina mountains. Meteorologists expect the peak color to last through the first full week of November in the mountains, where the local economy relies on fall tourism to keep businesses afloat throughout the year.
Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that Helene was the …