Hillsborough's Gold Park reopens after major repairs from Tropical Storm Chantal damage

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Hillsborough's Gold Park reopens after major repairs from Tropical Storm Chantal damage

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Published on Sep 26, 2025, 3:59:59 AM
Total time: 00:06:54

Episode Description

Nearly three months after Tropical Storm Chantal caused millions of dollars in estimated damage to Hillsborough, one of the public spaces most impacted in the town, Gold Park, has reopened. Town officials said watermarks in the park's restrooms reached 6 feet high. WRAL news reporter Flynn Snyder spoke with Hillsborough residents about the park's return, while checking in on some more of the major damage to the town and the work still being done to recover.

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