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 ...
Lake Lure Dam 'high hazard' and needed repairs at time Helene hit
According to multiple records WBTV found on the Town of Lake Lure’s webpage, the dam does not meet current state safety ...
Emergency responders and firefighters continue rescue efforts in Lake Lure
Lake Lure has received additional help from the U.S. Coast Guard. Cell service and internet access in the town have improved.
As dams hold back water from Helene, how many in NC are at risk of failing?
When Tropical Storm Helene brought massive rainfall to western North Carolina, it highlighted just how dangerous dam failures ...
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.
‘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 over feared dam failure in North Carolina following Storm Helene flooding
Residents downstream of two North Carolina dams were evacuated after reports of a “catastrophic failure” due to flooding from Hurricane Helene. Officials in Cocke County, Tennessee said on Friday ...
Lake Lure, the NC town decimated by Helene, is an iconic filming site
Lake Lure, North Carolina is among the most decimated towns across the state. Debris covered the town as recently as Monday with boats, docks, and tree trunks among the items scattered abroad.
'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.
Village made famous by film Dirty Dancing all but wiped out by Hurricane Helene
Chimney Rock in North Carolina, which has a population of under 150, is situated beneath the towering cliffs of Chimney Rock ...
'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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‘It was a nightmare.’ Helene brought historic damage to North Carolina
LAKE LURE, N.C. - Residents of the picturesque Rumbling Bald area, nestled along Lake Lure, faced harrowing challenges after Hurricane Helene, which brought down trees, blocked roads, and left many ...