RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- As western North Carolina continues to rebuild, Governor Josh Stein is highlighting ongoing efforts to repair roads and critical infrastructure that Hurricane Helene destroyed or damaged.

“As we approach the one-year milestone of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina’s whole-of-government approach has made encouraging progress to repair roads and other critical infrastructure,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am grateful to our state’s public servants and partners for their work to strengthen and build resilient infrastructure that helps western North Carolinians travel freely throughout the region.”

Recovery by the Numbers: • 96% of water systems are back online • 97% state-maintained roads reopened • 100% of impacted state parks partially or fully reope

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