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Not all businesses in Damascus are back open. One of the businesses that wasn't so fortunate is the Damascus Diner. The owner, Ralph Wilson says, the damage was so bad they may have to move locations.
DAMASCUS, Va. (WJHL) — A Damascus staple has reopened after six months, standing strong after being hit by Hurricane Helene. The Damascus Diner opened in 2018 and was a popular place among the ...
The Damascus-to-Whitetop Station trail section, an easy 17-mile downhill ride popular with families, suffered heavy damage during Helene’s wrath, including the destruction of 18 bridges. The trail is ...
Damascus Mayor Katie Lamb said she is proud of her town for their camaraderie after Helene. “It’s just amazing that our people and the progress that we have made since the hurricane—the fact ...
Around 25,000 hiking enthusiasts and trail supporters from all over the world come to Damascus for the occasion, but many people say this year’s festival takes on a deeper meaning.
DAMASCUS, Va. (WCYB) — An adventure motorcycle ride is coming to Damascus this weekend. The Damascus Adventure Moto Dam 200 is a 200-kilometer adventure ride for biking enthusiasts.
Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. The visit was Vance’s second to Damascus and his first as vice president.
Flooding in Damascus in Washington County, Va. after Hurricane Helene. (Photo courtesy: Virginia Department of Emergency Management) Virginia Department of Emergency Management responding to ...
Following a successful relief effort in Western North Carolina last week, a group of small businesses and volunteers in the Tri-Cities is mobilizing again, this time to assist Damascus, Virginia.
Helene hit Damascus pretty hard. A lot of people lost a lot, lost everything and there's still a lot to be done and there's still a lot of people that are recovering still,” Sam Blevins of Blue ...
DAMASCUS, Va. (WJHL) — A Damascus staple has reopened after six months, standing strong after being hit by Hurricane Helene. The Damascus Diner opened in 2018 and was a popular place among the ...
DAMASCUS, Va. (WJHL)—Despite Hurricane Helene’s heavy impact, Damascus continues to celebrate the holidays while working on restoration efforts. On Friday night, the town held its annual ...