Lake Lure Wastewater Plan Begins

Lake Lure wastewater plan begins

LAKE LURE, N.C. (WSPA) - Town officials in Lake Lure will begin lowering the water level Monday as the cleanup from Hurricane Helene continues. 7NEWS previously reported that Mayor Carol Pritchett stated that the lake was “extremely unlikely” to open for the summer of 2025 due to the aftermath of Helene. The mayor stated that the town is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove the subsurface lake debris, silt and sedimentation. The…

‘Not a silver bullet.’ NC dams problematic during Helene flooding, future role unclear.

Shelved plans from '60s for TVA project in NC unlikely to make comeback. Dam failures, costs and ecology will make new dams more rare. ‘Not a silver bullet.’ NC dams problematic during Helene flooding, future role unclear. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residen…

From CPP: ‘Not a silver bullet.’ NC dams problematic during Helene flooding, future role unclear. – Mountain Xpress

The powerful storm underscored the weaknesses of aging dams in Western North Carolina and the need for updated flood management strategies.