Chimney Rock, Groundhog Day

Mayors hope Chimney Rock State Park could re-open by late spring
Chimney Rock Mayor Peter O'Leary is proud of the progress merchants have made getting storefronts ready to re-open.
EARLY SPRING?: Tater the Groundhog doesn’t see shadow at Chimney Rock’s 20th annual Groundhog Day event
Festivities held at Mill Spring due to park’s closure MILL SPRING— The annual tradition of Groundhog Day took place once again on Sunday, as Chimney Rock State Park celebrated its 20th Annual Groundhog Day event.
Resilient Chimney Rock gears up for Groundhog Day
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — Despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock's Groundhog Day tradition will persist. The highlight of the afternoon will be Tater the Groundhog's prediction at 1:30 p.m., where the mascot will forecast the arrival of spring and the winner of Super Bowl LIX.
Tater the Groundhog predicts early spring and Chiefs victory at Chimney Rock celebration
Tater the Groundhog has predicted an early spring and the Kansas City Chiefs for the winner of the 2025 Super Bowl!
Western North Carolina groundhog predicts early spring
Sunday is Groundhog Day and the question of 6 more weeks of winter or an early spring was answered across the country including western North Carolina.
Here's when Chimney Rock could reopen
The Chimney Rock Village Task Force has been holding meetings on restoration plans, and are planning public surveys, interviews, and input sessions.
Groundhog Day festivities return as Chimney Rock rebuilds after hurricane Helene
Chimney Rock has announced the town will continue its annual Groundhog Day celebration at the Tyron Equestrian Center despite setbacks from Hurricane Helene.
Chimney Rock Groundhog predicts early spring
Sunday is Groundhog Day and the question of 6 more weeks of winter or an early spring was answered across the country including western North Carolina.
Chimney Rock hopes to reopen by Memorial Day
Community leaders and volunteers are working around the clock to help the Helene-hit area rebuild.
Helene: Lake Lure, Chimney Rock making progress
Significant progress in recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene have been made at Lake Lure and in Chimney Rock, according to ...
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Chimney Rock, North Carolina, recovery shows progress post-Helene
Residents are slowly rebuilding the village of Chimney Rock, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. "There's hope coming back ...
Galloway neighbors oppose subdivision plan. City attorney warns denial could violate law
City Attorney Jordan Paul said council's actions on subdivisions must be based solely on compliance with current law, ...
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Neighbors protest proposed Chimney Rock development in south Springfield
Springfield City Council is wading into yet another neighborhood development controversy in southeast Springfield’s Galloway ...
NC lawmakers unveil latest $500 million Helene plan, with billions in damage estimated
Release of this bill follows Gov. Josh Stein’s request for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money, which he wants the ...
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Chimney Rock's Main Street could welcome visitors back by summer
That's the scene along Main Street in Chimney Rock, North Carolina. The most recent update is construction beginning on the village's water system. Sign up for ou ...
FCC chair Brendan Carr visits Western NC to assess communication after Helene
In his first official trip as head of the agency, FCC chairman Brendan Carr arrived here in Western North Carolina on Friday, ...