An extensive post-storm cleanup effort at Lake Lure in western North Carolina has uncovered remarkable pieces of local history that had long been hidden beneath the surface of the man-made lake.

Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Helene in 2024 was classified as a category 4 storm with winds noted to be up to 140 miles per hour (220 kilometers/hour), per Internet Geography. “This is the first ...

Lake Lure Dock Company and lake officials are working together to figure out what to do with the truck and boat. The-CNN-Wire & 2025 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company.

The powerful storm left a deep mark on Lake Lure, resulting in the loss of several major public assets, including the Town Hall. Critical infrastructure, ...