LAKE LURE, NC (WSPA) – The allure of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock brought tens of thousands of tourists to western North Carolina every year for decades. While Helene left both places in shambles, in a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LAKE LURE - Once a stagecoach stop, the historic property of Pine Gables has provided visitor lodging for more than 200 years. It ...

Hurricane Helene devastated towns across the south in September, causing record rainfall and triggering historic flooding. Seven months later, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is still on the ...

LAKE LURE, N.C. -- Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene's devastating pathway through western North Carolina, a vibrant tourist attraction offering visitors a serene escape in the Blue Ridge Mountains ...

Lake Lure restoration targets Oct. 31, 2025 for basin and shoreline repair. Full lake refill and public reopening projected for May 1, 2026. Lake Lure Beach Building set for summer 2026 reopening ...

Western North Carolina destinations are featured in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards for 2025. The Nantahala River ranked third best river for fly fishing in the US, and Chetola Resort ...

WorldAtlas named seven Western North Carolina towns among the nine most scenic in the state. The towns are Blowing Rock, Bryson City, Highlands, Lake Lure, Saluda, Banner Elk and Hot Springs. Some of ...