Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Part of the Virginia Creeper Trail that remains closed a year after Hurricane Helene. (Photo by Shannon Heckt/Virginia Mercury) As ...

DAMASCUS, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s been more than a year since Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction in Appalachia, but Thursday, the small town of Damascus is one step closer to normalcy. Pride ...

DAMASCUS, Va. (WDBJ) - Having a successful restaurant requires a never-give-up attitude, even in the face of destruction. The Damascus Diner was crushed by Hurricane Helene in September 2024, but with ...

The U.S. Forest Service has announced the contract for the 17-miles of Virginia Creeper Trail that were damaged or destroyed during Helene. Everyone in Damascus is excited for what’s to come. $240 ...