Blooming tulips become sign of hope following devastation caused by Hurricane Helene

By Laura Hackett

Published April 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT

Thousands of tulip bulbs were planted in a North Carolina community that saw a lot of devastation from flooding from Hurricane Helene. Now they're blooming as a sign of hope.

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Blooming tulips become sign of hope following devastation caused by Hurricane Helene