Funds raised from this video are going to Willson's Riverfront RV Park to help restore utilities and secure a FEMA contract. Please consider contributing to the GoFundMe campaign "See the Affect" at: www.gofundme.com/f/see-the-affect
This is the first of your videos that I have seen. You are doing an incredible service to all of us who live here in documenting the before and the after of the destruction. I truly appreciate these videos. Please continue.
Thank you Dominic for another excellent video. I look forward to each new installment although I am saddened by what you have to report. We enjoyed traveling to this area, and are hopeful that over time, it will be able to recover. Thank you and I hope you and your family enjoy a happy holiday season.
Thank you, and to your family as well. We had family come up from Florida to enjoy Thanksgiving with us. They're no stranger to hurricane damage, but were surprised as the breadth of destruction, as well as difference of having river flooding vs storm surge off the ocean.
You have done such an amazing job documenting this and arranging everything the way you have done, I’ve been able to watch thru out the process and understand more why and how places where flooded and all of the devastation that was brought with it. Still praying and always will be for all that was affected by this insane event. My Heart and prayers to you sir and all around you in this time and thru out the holidays god bless, Take Care ❤️🙏🏻
Thanks so much for the compliment! It's great to hear that this approach is helpful (and coming across as intended). And your continued Prayers for the many people in our region is much needed and appreciated.
Yes, I've enjoyed the orderly aspect of these videos as well. He started, I think, all the way in Old Fort and Black Mountain, and worked his way further west in each video, generally following the Swannanoa River, and now the French Broad. Not only does it give you perspective as to the geology of the damage, but as a resident of Swannanoa (fortunately we had minimal damage, compared to many others), has given me a better feel overall for the lay of the land, the effects of the rivers, and how each area relates to all the others. He's done superb work!
Before Helene hit, I spent a lot of time walking the Greenway. It used to start at Hominy Creek Park (downriver (or is it upriver?) from Carrier, around the bend near the campground), which has been completely closed due to damage to the park and Hominy Creek Road. What was so nice about the greenway was how it continued through all the parks along the French Broad - Carrier, the French Broad river park (both of which you showed) and finally ended at New Belgium Brewing in the River Arts district, where you could sit outside and enjoy a beer! It was a great walk, about 4 1/2 miles one way. It's sad to see the greenway and the parks it goes through in so much devastation. I do hope the City of Asheville gets them back up and running sometime in the near future, but of course there are more important aspects to the recovery. Those A-frame cabins are lovely and still look in pretty good condition. I remember seeing those on my walks and admiring them. I'm looking forward to your coverage of the River Arts District. I know it was pretty much demolished. I'll be sending another donation soon.
Yes, Hominy Creek Road is up river. That's a great walk that you did!!! My son and I would start at Carrier Park (after a couple dozen laps), ride to New Belgium for a stop, cross over the river and go the Olde London Road English Pub for some soccer, and head back over Amboy Rd bridge. I've been preparing to cover RAD. Several friends and associates have lost their entire business in that area. It's going to take a different approach to appropriately capture the impact there, but I think it's important and I look forward to putting a spotlight on it.
@bburnsey - Thanks for the kind words, and appreciation for the process. You must have some personal experience with filming and editing. It's surprising how much time it takes to share a simple video.
@ the Weaverville track ran the Winston cup series from 1951-1969 and was tore down sometime in the 80s for the high school could be built. The Asheville track closed in 1987 I believe.
Thanks so much Dominic. I’ve watched all your posts looking for true unfiltered, unsensational, drone verified facts. In the world of click specialists, it’s refreshing to be able to trust your format. At the end of the clip you can look over to the right and see the trains lined up. On the other side of that is “our” woods (actually the AB Trek trail). My 9 year old daughter calls it our woods because we have spent so much time poking around in those woods. We are the last home before Haith Branch across the creek from the ABT physical plant. Our little land Bridge is gone and we missed getting hit by a class 1 40” white oak by 20 feet. She and my wife slept through the whole thing, though I am sure I have no idea how. All the areas you are mentioning from the campground next to the FB outpost (Who’s proprietors I am friends with and have played there many times and where I had my 60th birthday party) those areas are where my kid learned to skate, bike, blade and climb. We were so excited the playground was being renovated. She spent so much time there. Also, along Meadow Street, it was a 5 time a week standing date to bike down toward Salvage Station and back to Carrier park. Through a child’s eyes, this is what she lost. After taking her to Marshall and Spruce pine where we have kin, she has learned the levels of loss that have scraped so many lives, homes and livelihoods out to the sea. I wanted to just take a moment to let you know how much your posts have meant to me and to her. I have showed the most pertinent videos to her around dear friends who lost everything. Mainly, though, your reporting on the North Fork dam’s role in all this has been the only factual accounting of how something like this could have happened, and , as importantly, how much worse it could have been had the dam’s gradual breech system not functioned as intended. I know this is wordy. To summarize, you provided footage that stopped my little girl from insisting we go down there and explore it for ourselves. It’s way safer that way. Peace and Respect to you for what you do.
@Mandoslicer - This is such an incredible comment. I'm truly touched. I really appreciate your feedback on the approach to these videos. I'm hoping to maintain high enough quality content so that unsensational outperforms click bait. It sounds like we're living parallel lives! We had several trees come down and just touch our roofline. But they were fluffy spruce and only bent the rain gutter. Great to hear that the white oak missed your house. They're dense. So many of pics that I've seen of homes cleaved in half were with white oaks. We live out in Black Mountain, but Carrier Park is such a special place, we'd make the frequent drive to spend the day there. When my son started on a balance bike, I rode a long board. It wasn't long before I couldn't keep up. On our first day out with peddles I stopped counting at 20 laps. We can't wait to get these spaces back. I think there's going to be an incredible opportunity for our children to take part in rebuilding these spaces, giving them even greater pride and ownership in them. It means a great deal to me that you've been sharing some of this information with your daughter. My son and I have been watching it together as well. In spite of all the damage and destruction, my son is gaining a better understanding of our region, and an informed perspective, rather than paralyzing fear. Thank you again for sharing!
I love the fact you added the maps in your video. That was definitely a tougher generation that built that highway literally on top of a mountain that is so impressive. That is a huge tree and to think it was pulled out by the roots from the force of the water is mind blowing. Looking at the roots that was an old tree it snapped off part of it like a pretzel unbelievable.
Thanks for the feedback on using maps. I glad it's helpful. Yes, the power of the water was hard to comprehend. Everything from semi trucks and buildings, to trees and boulders were absolutely demolished by the force of the flood.
Not only is it going to take money, but it's going to take time and priorities. Things like parks etc., will have to wait until infrastructure, housing, businesses are rebuilt first. It's so sad to see these things destroyed, but also good to hear they are going to rebuild. I was very happy to hear the same up here in Avery County. Right now it's unbelievably busy with skiers even though we have some questionable roads. The economy needs it. I'm sure Asheville feels exactly the same way. Of course, there are many who prefer for people to stay away until we are 100% but it's kind of an impossible ask. Great video with great details!!
@carriegarrisonvos4433 - Thank you for sharing. You're spot on!! While there was widespread damage, 95% of the area is already back to business - and in dire need of visitors to stay open and keep people employed. This is one of my main drivers for picking up a camera, and highlighting our recovery. One thing that has struck me while filming, and hearing myself orate the videos, is realizing the value of the spaces that I couch as secondary or even tertiary priority. I know that parks and greenways aren't a priority like critical thoroughfares and community necessities. But there is a very real necessity to community spaces. As soon as food, water, and commercial amenities are restored, I'm sure we'll all rally around restoring our gathering places to socialize, exercise and heal as a community. I say this as my own reflection. You've already found something similar in Avery County. Visitors should come back now! They're welcome and absolutely needed.
@@DominicTaverniti You're right about community spaces. People need people for sure!! I do hope they will be rebuilt sooner than expected, but I do feel it will be more down the road. We have so many roads still that are so bad. Even our community bridge is quite horrifying to go over and our emergency exit to Lowe's Home Improvement is a mudhole that a 4x4 would get stuck in. You deal with it the best you can because so many others need a home etc. I know there are priorities. We've heard it many times now trying to get an estimate for our bridge. Emergencies first. And I agree. And yes the economy depends on it. Without it no one can work. Sort of a catch 22 really. We need to fix ourselves but we need money to continue on.
@@carriegarrisonvos4433 We’re in complete agreement! It’ll be a long road to recovery. First things first. And we anxiously look forward to getting all the amenities and recreational spaces back as time and resources allow.
So sad to see the places we used to enjoy, biking, walking, etc. Lived in Asheville (now Greenville, SC) for 14 years…great memories. Hopefully your efforts will help spur recovery, but it will take years to get back what was taken away :(
Hello Greenville neighbor. Thanks for the comment. We'll be busy cleaning up for quite a while. Come on up for a visit any time. 90% of Asheville is fully open and operating now. We need visitors to help keep the momentum going.
No kidding! I love hearing historical accounts of places that we (me) have no knowledge of. Of course, over time we'll all have stories for the next generation. Thanks for sharing yours.
We live right off the UNCA exit and drive these roads all the time. I was having to drive that morning due to my husband opening the business he manages in case ppl needing emergency supplies. Trees were tumbling EVERYWHERE as if God were flicking them over himself. I thank the dear Lord every night that we're still here. Driving around to this day, for some reason, shocks me more than what we saw that day. It still seems unreal. Thank you for covering this neighbor and God bless.
@SabsterB - Thanks for sharing. I've had a very similar experience. I also had to be out on the roads on the 27th. It was pretty incredible to witness how tiny we are when our surroundings get rearranged by the forces of God. And similarly, even two months later, as I drove through Swannanoa today, I get a newfound shock at the aftermath. Thankfully, God is in control and we don't have to fear. Have a blessed Christmas.
More history for carrier park: when it was a speedway, biltmore had it shut down with the promise of building a speedway somewhere else which never happened and was likely never going to happen...all so they could build the hotel
Another amazing video. Thank you and I appreciate the compass directions you mentioned. Which direction does the French. Road River flow? Thanks you. Waving to you from Michigan
Thanks! That's a piece of info that didn't make the video. To the namesake of the Wrong Way River Lodge, the French Broad River flows North. There are only a number of rivers that flow North, the Nile being the largest, but most rivers around the world flow South.
Thanks for asking. I’ve been thinking about doing an equipment overview. I’ve had quite a few requests. In the meantime… all videos up to the North Fork Reservoir episode were filmed with the DJI Air 2. Due to camera/gimbal issues that I couldn’t resolve, I’ve since replaced it with the DJI Air 3S. So this video of Amboy Rd is filmed with the Air 3S.
A couple days ago, I spent a day on the Amboy and Biltmore side of the French Broad in this area. There isn't much obvious damage to the banks of the river or trees here. I suppose the water was high enough, quick enough that it inudated this area quickly and cut down on the riverbank erosion. The water on the Amboy side might have been 15+ ft over the banks of the river.
I think you're exactly right on the visible damage along most of the stretch. Tony Willson pointed out to me that their stair case down to the river was destroyed in the 2004 flood, but survived just fine this time. I've seen similar scenarios along our rivers. In some places the very low bridges survived, but higher ones were taken out. And I also thought it is became the river rose quickly and floating trees and debris missed the submerged structures. Just speculating.
@@DominicTaverniti We didn't think so either, but the more you look, there are many banks that have tree roots exposed and are merely handing on. It's that way in a lot of areas. Hopefully some will reroot before anymore substantial rain, ice or snow head our way.
Those fancy homes across the river and Biltmore house people complained about the noise. Someone sneaked an bought it when it was for sale an closed the racetrack down.@@DominicTaverniti
I should have included some before and after of French Broad River Park. That was a miss on my part. It's hard to visualize what's even missing when the ground is gone. Where the refrigerator is laying is about where the path forked and would follow closer to the river. That bank has since been moved.
Wish I as an American could help. I've been fighting the Government's lies for a long time. It's really sad to see them use funding for this only after threatening a shut down and put Maryland's Govenor Wes Moore's funding ahead of an entirely devastated community???
@evanmcmahan355 - The parkway is scheduled to open at the end of December. West of Asheville is open, but the section between Hwy 70 and and Hwy 80 (the entire stretch between Asheville and beyond Mnt Mitchell) is still closed. Unlike other damaged areas in the region, Blue Ridge Parkway is gated off and completely off limits to everything from walking, biking, driving, etc.
Funds raised from this video are going to Willson's Riverfront RV Park to help restore utilities and secure a FEMA contract. Please consider contributing to the GoFundMe campaign "See the Affect" at: www.gofundme.com/f/see-the-affect
This is the first of your videos that I have seen. You are doing an incredible service to all of us who live here in documenting the before and the after of the destruction. I truly appreciate these videos. Please continue.
Thank you Dominic for another excellent video. I look forward to each new installment although I am saddened by what you have to report. We enjoyed traveling to this area, and are hopeful that over time, it will be able to recover. Thank you and I hope you and your family enjoy a happy holiday season.
Thank you, and to your family as well. We had family come up from Florida to enjoy Thanksgiving with us. They're no stranger to hurricane damage, but were surprised as the breadth of destruction, as well as difference of having river flooding vs storm surge off the ocean.
@@DominicTaverniti The donation I made was for you to help offset your expenses making these great videos
@dave3156 Thanks for clarifying. I really appreciate the support!!!
@@DominicTaverniti You do such a great job I want to support in some small way
You have done such an amazing job documenting this and arranging everything the way you have done, I’ve been able to watch thru out the process and understand more why and how places where flooded and all of the devastation that was brought with it. Still praying and always will be for all that was affected by this insane event. My Heart and prayers to you sir and all around you in this time and thru out the holidays god bless, Take Care ❤️🙏🏻
Thanks so much for the compliment! It's great to hear that this approach is helpful (and coming across as intended). And your continued Prayers for the many people in our region is much needed and appreciated.
Yes, I've enjoyed the orderly aspect of these videos as well. He started, I think, all the way in Old Fort and Black Mountain, and worked his way further west in each video, generally following the Swannanoa River, and now the French Broad. Not only does it give you perspective as to the geology of the damage, but as a resident of Swannanoa (fortunately we had minimal damage, compared to many others), has given me a better feel overall for the lay of the land, the effects of the rivers, and how each area relates to all the others. He's done superb work!
Before Helene hit, I spent a lot of time walking the Greenway. It used to start at Hominy Creek Park (downriver (or is it upriver?) from Carrier, around the bend near the campground), which has been completely closed due to damage to the park and Hominy Creek Road. What was so nice about the greenway was how it continued through all the parks along the French Broad - Carrier, the French Broad river park (both of which you showed) and finally ended at New Belgium Brewing in the River Arts district, where you could sit outside and enjoy a beer! It was a great walk, about 4 1/2 miles one way. It's sad to see the greenway and the parks it goes through in so much devastation. I do hope the City of Asheville gets them back up and running sometime in the near future, but of course there are more important aspects to the recovery. Those A-frame cabins are lovely and still look in pretty good condition. I remember seeing those on my walks and admiring them. I'm looking forward to your coverage of the River Arts District. I know it was pretty much demolished. I'll be sending another donation soon.
Yes, Hominy Creek Road is up river. That's a great walk that you did!!! My son and I would start at Carrier Park (after a couple dozen laps), ride to New Belgium for a stop, cross over the river and go the Olde London Road English Pub for some soccer, and head back over Amboy Rd bridge.
I've been preparing to cover RAD. Several friends and associates have lost their entire business in that area. It's going to take a different approach to appropriately capture the impact there, but I think it's important and I look forward to putting a spotlight on it.
Thanks for taking the tremendous time involved with putting these videos together.
@bburnsey - Thanks for the kind words, and appreciation for the process. You must have some personal experience with filming and editing. It's surprising how much time it takes to share a simple video.
Thank you for the clear and detailed explanation of the storm's impact on the Asheville area.
I remember the race track in Asheville. Went there as a kid. Lots of nascar history in that track as well as the track in weaverville
That's great. When did the race track shut down?
@@DominicTaverniti 1999
@ the Weaverville track ran the Winston cup series from 1951-1969 and was tore down sometime in the 80s for the high school could be built. The Asheville track closed in 1987 I believe.
@@joshuaguenin9507 you maybe right about that. Ill have to check
@@joshuaguenin9507 yes you are correct. The town voted to tare it down in 1987 but took till 99 to actually do it
Thank you! So important that the needs continue to be shared!
Thanks so much Dominic. I’ve watched all your posts looking for true unfiltered, unsensational, drone verified facts. In the world of click specialists, it’s refreshing to be able to trust your format. At the end of the clip you can look over to the right and see the trains lined up. On the other side of that is “our” woods (actually the AB Trek trail). My 9 year old daughter calls it our woods because we have spent so much time poking around in those woods. We are the last home before Haith Branch across the creek from the ABT physical plant. Our little land Bridge is gone and we missed getting hit by a class 1 40” white oak by 20 feet. She and my wife slept through the whole thing, though I am sure I have no idea how. All the areas you are mentioning from the campground next to the FB outpost (Who’s proprietors I am friends with and have played there many times and where I had my 60th birthday party) those areas are where my kid learned to skate, bike, blade and climb. We were so excited the playground was being renovated. She spent so much time there. Also, along Meadow Street, it was a 5 time a week standing date to bike down toward Salvage Station and back to Carrier park. Through a child’s eyes, this is what she lost. After taking her to Marshall and Spruce pine where we have kin, she has learned the levels of loss that have scraped so many lives, homes and livelihoods out to the sea. I wanted to just take a moment to let you know how much your posts have meant to me and to her. I have showed the most pertinent videos to her around dear friends who lost everything. Mainly, though, your reporting on the North Fork dam’s role in all this has been the only factual accounting of how something like this could have happened, and , as importantly, how much worse it could have been had the dam’s gradual breech system not functioned as intended. I know this is wordy. To summarize, you provided footage that stopped my little girl from insisting we go down there and explore it for ourselves. It’s way safer that way. Peace and Respect to you for what you do.
@Mandoslicer - This is such an incredible comment. I'm truly touched. I really appreciate your feedback on the approach to these videos. I'm hoping to maintain high enough quality content so that unsensational outperforms click bait.
It sounds like we're living parallel lives! We had several trees come down and just touch our roofline. But they were fluffy spruce and only bent the rain gutter. Great to hear that the white oak missed your house. They're dense. So many of pics that I've seen of homes cleaved in half were with white oaks.
We live out in Black Mountain, but Carrier Park is such a special place, we'd make the frequent drive to spend the day there. When my son started on a balance bike, I rode a long board. It wasn't long before I couldn't keep up. On our first day out with peddles I stopped counting at 20 laps.
We can't wait to get these spaces back. I think there's going to be an incredible opportunity for our children to take part in rebuilding these spaces, giving them even greater pride and ownership in them.
It means a great deal to me that you've been sharing some of this information with your daughter. My son and I have been watching it together as well. In spite of all the damage and destruction, my son is gaining a better understanding of our region, and an informed perspective, rather than paralyzing fear.
Thank you again for sharing!
Thanks!
Thank you so much! For your support and interest in our recovery efforts.
I love the fact you added the maps in your video. That was definitely a tougher generation that built that highway literally on top of a mountain that is so impressive. That is a huge tree and to think it was pulled out by the roots from the force of the water is mind blowing. Looking at the roots that was an old tree it snapped off part of it like a pretzel unbelievable.
Thanks for the feedback on using maps. I glad it's helpful. Yes, the power of the water was hard to comprehend. Everything from semi trucks and buildings, to trees and boulders were absolutely demolished by the force of the flood.
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Absolutely superb report. I’m very grateful.
Thanks so much!
Thank you Dominic for another great video. I appreciate your work very much. Take care. ❤
I just love this area you live in…… I hope in time all these beautiful spots are restored and full of life ❤🇨🇦
Thank you for your compassion
Thank you i appreciate the video 🤜
Not only is it going to take money, but it's going to take time and priorities. Things like parks etc., will have to wait until infrastructure, housing, businesses are rebuilt first. It's so sad to see these things destroyed, but also good to hear they are going to rebuild. I was very happy to hear the same up here in Avery County. Right now it's unbelievably busy with skiers even though we have some questionable roads. The economy needs it. I'm sure Asheville feels exactly the same way. Of course, there are many who prefer for people to stay away until we are 100% but it's kind of an impossible ask. Great video with great details!!
@carriegarrisonvos4433 - Thank you for sharing. You're spot on!! While there was widespread damage, 95% of the area is already back to business - and in dire need of visitors to stay open and keep people employed. This is one of my main drivers for picking up a camera, and highlighting our recovery.
One thing that has struck me while filming, and hearing myself orate the videos, is realizing the value of the spaces that I couch as secondary or even tertiary priority. I know that parks and greenways aren't a priority like critical thoroughfares and community necessities. But there is a very real necessity to community spaces. As soon as food, water, and commercial amenities are restored, I'm sure we'll all rally around restoring our gathering places to socialize, exercise and heal as a community. I say this as my own reflection. You've already found something similar in Avery County. Visitors should come back now! They're welcome and absolutely needed.
@@DominicTaverniti You're right about community spaces. People need people for sure!! I do hope they will be rebuilt sooner than expected, but I do feel it will be more down the road. We have so many roads still that are so bad. Even our community bridge is quite horrifying to go over and our emergency exit to Lowe's Home Improvement is a mudhole that a 4x4 would get stuck in. You deal with it the best you can because so many others need a home etc. I know there are priorities. We've heard it many times now trying to get an estimate for our bridge. Emergencies first. And I agree. And yes the economy depends on it. Without it no one can work. Sort of a catch 22 really. We need to fix ourselves but we need money to continue on.
@@carriegarrisonvos4433 We’re in complete agreement! It’ll be a long road to recovery. First things first. And we anxiously look forward to getting all the amenities and recreational spaces back as time and resources allow.
So sad to see the places we used to enjoy, biking, walking, etc. Lived in Asheville (now Greenville, SC) for 14 years…great memories. Hopefully your efforts will help spur recovery, but it will take years to get back what was taken away :(
Hello Greenville neighbor. Thanks for the comment. We'll be busy cleaning up for quite a while. Come on up for a visit any time. 90% of Asheville is fully open and operating now. We need visitors to help keep the momentum going.
Very informative vlog, thank you
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for the video. When I was a very young child, my uncle took my cousins and me to the landing strip there to look at the planes….
No kidding! I love hearing historical accounts of places that we (me) have no knowledge of. Of course, over time we'll all have stories for the next generation. Thanks for sharing yours.
We live right off the UNCA exit and drive these roads all the time. I was having to drive that morning due to my husband opening the business he manages in case ppl needing emergency supplies. Trees were tumbling EVERYWHERE as if God were flicking them over himself. I thank the dear Lord every night that we're still here. Driving around to this day, for some reason, shocks me more than what we saw that day. It still seems unreal. Thank you for covering this neighbor and God bless.
@SabsterB - Thanks for sharing. I've had a very similar experience. I also had to be out on the roads on the 27th. It was pretty incredible to witness how tiny we are when our surroundings get rearranged by the forces of God. And similarly, even two months later, as I drove through Swannanoa today, I get a newfound shock at the aftermath. Thankfully, God is in control and we don't have to fear. Have a blessed Christmas.
@DominicTaverniti I couldn't have said it better myself. You have a blessed Christmas as well.
More history for carrier park: when it was a speedway, biltmore had it shut down with the promise of building a speedway somewhere else which never happened and was likely never going to happen...all so they could build the hotel
I love getting these bits of history that don't surface elsewhere. Thanks for sharing.
Another amazing video. Thank you and I appreciate the compass directions you mentioned. Which direction does the French. Road River flow? Thanks you. Waving to you from Michigan
Thanks! That's a piece of info that didn't make the video. To the namesake of the Wrong Way River Lodge, the French Broad River flows North. There are only a number of rivers that flow North, the Nile being the largest, but most rivers around the world flow South.
Been appreciating your work, thank you! Would you tell us about your drone equipment?
Thanks for asking. I’ve been thinking about doing an equipment overview. I’ve had quite a few requests. In the meantime… all videos up to the North Fork Reservoir episode were filmed with the DJI Air 2. Due to camera/gimbal issues that I couldn’t resolve, I’ve since replaced it with the DJI Air 3S. So this video of Amboy Rd is filmed with the Air 3S.
A couple days ago, I spent a day on the Amboy and Biltmore side of the French Broad in this area. There isn't much obvious damage to the banks of the river or trees here. I suppose the water was high enough, quick enough that it inudated this area quickly and cut down on the riverbank erosion. The water on the Amboy side might have been 15+ ft over the banks of the river.
I think you're exactly right on the visible damage along most of the stretch. Tony Willson pointed out to me that their stair case down to the river was destroyed in the 2004 flood, but survived just fine this time. I've seen similar scenarios along our rivers. In some places the very low bridges survived, but higher ones were taken out. And I also thought it is became the river rose quickly and floating trees and debris missed the submerged structures. Just speculating.
@@DominicTaverniti We didn't think so either, but the more you look, there are many banks that have tree roots exposed and are merely handing on. It's that way in a lot of areas. Hopefully some will reroot before anymore substantial rain, ice or snow head our way.
I remember going to car races at that track back in the 80s. A lot of famous racers ran there.
It would be fun to have a track nearby. But I guess I wouldn’t trade Carrier Park for $1M.
Those fancy homes across the river and Biltmore house people complained about the noise. Someone sneaked an bought it when it was for sale an closed the racetrack down.@@DominicTaverniti
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Any news on Foundation Woodworks relocating on the site of where Pleb Winery was before the storm?
I’m hoping to learn more soon. Please stay tuned for RAD updates.
Do you have a video of the koa like this one.
Check out this video ruclips.net/video/rC-zyjwqsKU/видео.htmlsi=EBwoNs8HCzFZHQsw
Wow, hard to recognize where I used to ride my bike.
I should have included some before and after of French Broad River Park. That was a miss on my part. It's hard to visualize what's even missing when the ground is gone. Where the refrigerator is laying is about where the path forked and would follow closer to the river. That bank has since been moved.
Link to donate ?
Apologies for the delayed reply. Here is a link to donate. www.gofundme.com/f/see-the-affect
Wish I as an American could help. I've been fighting the Government's lies for a long time. It's really sad to see them use funding for this only after threatening a shut down and put Maryland's Govenor Wes Moore's funding ahead of an entirely devastated community???
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I'm still waiting for that parkway video
@evanmcmahan355 - The parkway is scheduled to open at the end of December. West of Asheville is open, but the section between Hwy 70 and and Hwy 80 (the entire stretch between Asheville and beyond Mnt Mitchell) is still closed. Unlike other damaged areas in the region, Blue Ridge Parkway is gated off and completely off limits to everything from walking, biking, driving, etc.