Urgent Evacuations in Lake Lure as Dam Threatens to Fail Amid Hurricane Helene
In a dramatic turn of events, residents of Lake Lure, North Carolina, are facing an urgent evacuation as water levels dangerously rise, threatening the integrity of the Lake Lure Dam. The crisis unfolded on Friday as remnants of Hurricane Helene unleashed excessive rainfall across the region, leading to significant flooding and the potential for catastrophic dam failure. The National Weather Service issued warnings that prompted local officials to take immediate action. As the Broad River’...