Lake Lure Begins Refilling After Helene, Aims for Summer Tourism Boost
Lake Lure to welcome tourists as officials refill the lake post-Hurricane Helene, boosting local economy for 2026.
February 11, 2026
Lake Lure to welcome tourists as officials refill the lake post-Hurricane Helene, boosting local economy for 2026.
Buncombe County faces a tough choice: triple infrastructure spending, leading to tax hikes, or maintain current levels?
Duke Energy reports $4.9B profit, seeks rate hike for grid upgrades. New projects drive demand; 14% rate rise by 2027.
Energy Saver NC, funded by $208M from the Inflation Reduction Act, helps NC households cut utility bills with rebates.
Community members can voice concerns about HCA Healthcare’s Mission Hospital stewardship at listening sessions in March.
North Carolina’s $175M program can only repair 300 out of thousands of roads damaged by Hurricane Helene so far.
Three months post-crackdown, Charlotte still seeks clarity on immigration arrests and detained individuals’ details.
The Forest Service and NCWRC ink a historic pact to restore Helene-hit wildlife and outdoor economies with $290M funds.
Alert: Possible measles exposure in south Charlotte at Vista Auction and Lidl. Monitor symptoms if visited in late Jan.
The Forsyth County Board of Elections’ “I Voted” sticker contest is open for students under 18. Submit by March 6.
Duke Energy faces scrutiny over its carbon plan, as customers express concerns about costs from energy-intensive data centers.
North Carolina reports 17 measles cases since December. Nearby South Carolina sees nearly 1,000 cases amid an outbreak.
