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Photos show devastation in Chimney Rock caused by Helene

By Nikolette Miller,

16 hours ago

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has released images to the community to show the current state of Chimney Rock.

The sheriff’s office posted the following on their Facebook page:

“As the entire county recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the following images from boots on the ground. Images don’t do justice but this is the best way for us to display the devastation in the Chimney Rock area.”

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Gordon Harvey

12h ago

So Sad for all our friends over there.

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