WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — Parks in Watauga County are getting nearly $1 million in state Helene recovery grants.
According to the Watauga Democrat, three parks will split the funds to rebuild areas damaged by Helene.
Beech Mountain received $353,250 for Shane Park. Seven Devils was granted $117,716 for repairs on Otter Falls Trail, and Watauga County received $494,000 for Cove Creek Park in Sugar Grove.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has said more than 11 local parks in the state are set to receive a total of more than $4 million in recovery funding.
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