The lake is closed for the season, officials say. But the town of Lake Lure is open. And they are ready for visitors to come ...

When Tropical Storm Helene ravaged areas of Western North Carolina in September ... livelihoods from the communities of Bat Cave and Chimney Rock and deposited them in the lake's normally pristine ...

The town of Lake Lure, known for its pristine 800-acre lake and located in Hickory Nut Gorge, was hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene in September. The lake is closed for the season, but the town is ...

Chimney Rock is a tight-knit community in North Carolina known for its charm and breathtaking views. The Pope's last day, ...

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — Nearly seven months after Hurricane Helene tore through the small mountain town of Chimney Rock, the scars left behind are slowly giving way to signs of strength.

Thanks to work by NCDOT, a new stretch of Highway 9 from Bat Cave to Chimney Rock is a thrill for locals now that the road is open and ready for cars.

Between the Amish and local contemporary volunteers, 2,000 pairs of willing hands of circulated in and out of Chimney Rock.

LAKE LURE - From his home's lakeside vantage point, on the morning Tropical Storm Helene reached Western North Carolina ... closer to Chimney Rock and Bat Cave, flowing into Lake Lure, saw ...