Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and Tropical Storm Helene
Chimney Rock, Lake Lure before and after: Photos of Western NC towns after Helene
Aerial views of towns and communities in Western NC show the impact Helene had. Take a look at the before and after photos here.
Footage of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Area in North Carolina After Helene's Destruction Is Downright Apocalyptic
The footage that is appearing on social media right now of the famous, tourist area, is heartbreaking, and frightening.
Chimney Rock, Lake Lure residents seek info on friends, family after Helene: 'Once a town is now a river'
Search and rescue workers were fanning through the small town of Chimney Rock east of Asheville early Monday after it was almost entirely wiped out.
Lake Lure Dam 'remains stable' after flooding from Helene
"There are no ongoing concerns associated with dam failure," town engineers said. Concerns over a possible forced downstream evacuations Friday.
Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, NC, looking to rebuild, help neighbors following Helene devastation
Two tight-knit Western North Carolina communities are looking to rebuild and help their neighbors a week after Helene brought devastating floods to the area.
A mass of debris covers North Carolina’s Lake Lure days after Hurricane Helene
A mass of debris, including overturned pontoon boats and splintered wooden docks and tree trunks, covered the surface of Lake Lure, a picturesque spot tucked between the mountains outside Asheville.
Tourist faves Chimney Rock, Lake Lure have piles and piles of debris after Helene's floods
From Ellenboro's back roads to Chimney Rock Village's popular drag, downed trees and flood debris hamper travel.
Chimney Rock "Starting From Zero" After Town Swept Into Nearby Lake Lure By Hurricane Helene
It's going to take years to recover." Chimney Rock, the tiny town roughly 25 miles southeast of Asheville that’s home to the iconic Chimney Rock State Park, was nearly wiped off the map by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
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 couple reunited after volunteer rescue pilot threatened with arrest
For a split-second, it sounded like thunder. Both Mike and Susan Coffey were sitting in silence, trying to figure out what ...
‘This is such a disaster’: North Carolina’s Lake Lure region reeling from storm devastation
The town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, is reeling from the devastation caused by Helene. 7NEWS viewed some damage Wednesday.
Lake Lure Dam no longer at imminent risk of failure, officials say
The Lake Lure Dam is no longer at an imminent risk of failure, emergency management officials in Rutherford County posted on ...
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.
North Carolina live updates: Chimney Rock, Lake Lure pre/post Helene plus Biltmore update
Relief is slowly giving way to recovery in the Asheville and Western North Carolina area after Tropical Storm Helene left ...
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From Morgan City to Lake Lure: Community Unites for Hurricane Relief
A morgan City familyis bringing the community together to help those in need by organizing a supply run for Lake Lure, North ...
Nash deputy and cadaver dog perform grim, yet necessary job in finding bodies along Lake Lure
It's a job no one wants to do, but it has to be done. Some disaster recovery teams are tasked with recovering bodies of those ...