Carolina Weather Group

When Hurricane Helene devastated Chimney Rock, NC, it left behind destruction—but also sparked a wave of resilience. In this episode, WCNC Charlotte’s Jesse Pierre joins us to share her powerful firsthand reporting from the ground. Hear the stories of loss, community strength, and the remarkable volunteers helping rebuild one nail at a time.We discuss:What Jesse witnessed while covering the recoveryStories of residents who lost everything but never gave upHow volunteers from hundreds of miles away stepped inThe long-term challenges ahead—and the hope that remains