Lake Lure Dam in Western NC stable after imminent failure warning; emergency repairs begin
The Lake Lure Dam, which was feared doomed to collapse on Friday, is stable and emergency repairs are set to begin.
NC officials detect damage to Lake Lure dam after emergency evacuation of people nearby
The nearly 100-year-old dam suffered damage to its structural supports but was still holding Friday afternoon, officials said ...
'You want to cry:' Hurricane Helene leaves Chimney Rock, Lake Lure heavily damaged
Chimney Rock and Lake Lure suffered some of the most severe damage from Helene. Rutherford County continues to take missing ...
Rescue efforts in Lake Lure remain ongoing
Lake Lure has received additional help from the U.S. Coast Guard. Cell service and internet access in the town have improved.
‘There’s just nothing left.’ Helene wipes out Chimney Rock’s Main Street
Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, leaving causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. The ...
Hundreds evacuated as dams at risk in North Carolina following Storm Helene flooding
Hundreds evacuated as dams at risk in North Carolina following Storm Helene flooding - Panicked local officials initially ...
'Worse than you can ever imagine': Chimney Rock devastated by Hurricane Helene
Rescue crews helped save more than 150 people in Chimney Rock by Saturday night. It's unclear how many others are missing.
'Worse than you can ever imagine': Chimney Rock, North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene
Rescue crews helped save more than 150 people in Chimney Rock by Saturday night. It's unclear how many others are missing.
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The lights are out in western NC as evacuees scramble to grab the essentials
Rutherford County Emergency Management reported rescuing over 100 people from around Lake Lure over the weekend. Residents ...
Asheville flooding map: See where rainfall hit, leading to deadly floods in Western North Carolina
This map shows rainfall from Helene and in the days preceding the storm that combined to create disastrous flooding.
North Carolina Was Set Up for Disaster
The climate deck is so stacked now that even places that seem safe are witnessing dangerous impacts.
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National Guard in Lake Lure helping with fallout from Hurricane Helene
The town of Lake Lure and the village of Chimney Rock were hit hard by the storm caused by Hurricane Helene. As of Sunday morning, the National Guard and more than 40 agencies were on scene in Lake ...