Highway 9 Reopens in Black Mountain – A Community Rebuilt
When floodwaters tore through Black Mountain and the surrounding area, the devastation left deep scars on both the landscape and the people who call it home. One of the hardest-hit routes was Highway 9, the vital artery connecting Black Mountain to Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, and Hendersonville. For weeks, access was cut off,…