College rowers return to Lake Lure for training as water levels recover after Helene

Collegiate rowers are training on Lake Lure again. Rower and Stony Brook Crew Vice President Aidan Esperance said the team went to Georgia last year because of Helene but believes Lake Lure offers ...
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This Overlooked South Carolina State Park Is An Absolute Hidden Gem

Baker Creek State Park represents something increasingly valuable: an unspoiled natural area that hasn’t been loved to death by overtourism. It’s a place where you can still find peace, quiet, and a ...
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Lake Murray public parks reopening for the 2026 season

Dominion Energy will reopen its Lake Murray public parks for the 2026 recreation season next month, welcoming visitors back ...
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Unique things to add to your North Carolina bucket list

From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is surrounded by unbelievably beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor adventures, a vibrant culture, friendly people, and an almost perfect climate (a ...
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12 North Carolina Lakes That Will Make You Rethink Your Vacation Plans

North Carolina's hidden lakes are so stunning they rival the beaches and mountains with their crystal water, mountain views, ...
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Lake Lure begins refilling namesake lake after Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

After more than a year of recovery work following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in 2024, Lake Lure, North Carolina, officially began refilling its namesake lake in early February, marking a ...
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Lake Lure to refill after Helene, businesses feel hopeful

The Town of Lake Lure hopes to welcome back tourists, boaters and swimmers this summer as officials begin refilling the lake 15 months after Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina. Town ...
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Lake Lure is refilling after Tropical Storm Helene. When will it reopen?

The town of Lake Lure is set to receive $1.8 million from FEMA for rebuilding its marina. The lake has been 12 feet below its normal level of 990.5 feet. Lake Lure has a population of 1,300 but sees ...
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Lake Lure, NCDOT, NC Emergency Management to get $233 million from FEMA

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HENDERSONVILLE – The Town of Lake Lure, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and N.C. Emergency Management are set to ...
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Lake Lure Marks Major Milestone as USACE Completes Hurricane Helene Recovery Mission

George Minges, debris subject matter expert with the Louisville District, and Ed Boddie, contract specialist with the Wilmington District, speak with Lake Lure Mayor Carol Pritchett during the Lake ...
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State, nonprofits move to protect 3,700 acres near Lake Lure. ‘Huge win for conservation'

Thousands of acres of “incredible habitat” near Lake Lure in Rutherford and McDowell counties are set to be protected and opened to the public, part of a planned forest corridor connecting public ...