Hurricane Hotel is Torn Down

Crews have been working this week to level the old Budget Inn hotel near the Hurricane exit of Interstate 64. The building was about forty years old and had gained a negative reputation after sitting vacant for a long period. WCHS TV said some downtown business owners called it an eyesore and were happy to see it go. The new property owners say they’re in talks with national hotel chains go up in that spot, and building could start by spring of next year but there’s no definite time table.