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CHIMNEY ROCK, NC — As Chimney Rock inches toward reopening after Hurricane Helene, the Chimney Rock Task Force met Wednesday, February 12, at the Chimney Rock Village Fire Department to discuss key issues and outline steps forward. The meeting emphasized safety, infrastructure repairs, and public engagement in shaping the future of the village. Officials also launched a community survey, now accessible at RaiseTheRock.com, to guide decision-making.
