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HBO series revisits Lake Lure’s connection to Eternal Values 'model cult'
Final episode of ‘Bring Me the Beauties’ airs June 15, featuring local voices and renewed questions about a secluded Lake Lure compound
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As America turns 250, Cooper and Whatley clash on troops, policy and patriotism in Senate race
As the nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, North Carolina voters face a choice between two very different visions of government’s…
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Teen Recovered From Lake James Following Multi-Agency Search Near Linville Dam
A large-scale rescue operation on Lake James ended Saturday night after emergency crews recovered an individual from the water near Linville Dam…
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Polk County Planning Board Rejects Vacation Rental Proposal Despite Property Rights Arguments
The Polk County Planning Board’s recent decision to reject a proposal allowing short-term vacation rentals raises two fundamental questions: Why should…
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Lake Lure approves tax increase, seeks $1.96 million FEMA loan
Town officials say property tax collections remained stronger than expected after Hurricane Helene
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Senate scrutinizes Stein pick to head NCDPS
North Carolina lawmakers are scrutinizing Gov.
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Cars Still Need To Be Pulled From Big Hungry River After Helene
Cleanup crews in the Big Hungry River say they are still removing multiple vehicles from the stream nearly two years after…
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This week's E. coli levels vary between Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. What do the numbers really mean?
Water quality monitoring data released this week by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) shows elevated leve…
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FEMA approves $297M for Helene recovery, nearly $44M for Rutherford County
More than 20 months after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, federal officials have approved another $297 million in disaster recovery…
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NCDOT delays Lake Lure dam bridge replacement
A long-planned bridge replacement at the Lake Lure Dam is facing another delay, pushing construction into the next decade as state transportation…
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After Cops & Congress Reporting, Lake Lure Officials Release Detailed Water Quality Timeline
Lake Lure officials have released a detailed timeline and additional testing data after questions were raised about elevated bacteria levels found in…
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SCOOP: Grand Jury Indicts Man in Double Murder of Saluda Couple
A scoop isn’t just breaking news—it’s journalism with impact. Step-by-step instructions to upgrade as an unpaid reader are available here. If you value…
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