Lake Lure Reopens Early After 20-Month Closure Due to Hurricane Helene
Lake Lure reopens early after 20 months post-Hurricane Helene. Boaters and tourists are welcomed back this weekend.
May 15, 2026
Lake Lure reopens early after 20 months post-Hurricane Helene. Boaters and tourists are welcomed back this weekend.
Drought grips the Piedmont and High Country, with 67 counties in extreme drought. La Niña delays rain, says NWS.
UNCG launches NC BioMISSION, a program to train students in biotech, backed by $2M from BioMADE and DoD support.
State economists predict $71.2B revenue for NC in 2025-2026, driven by strong income tax collection and stock gains.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards for alleged misconduct, but no violation is confirmed.
Governor Josh Stein urged Congress to allocate more funds for western NC to repair infrastructure post-Hurricane Helene.
Greensboro Groove, the city’s first women’s pro basketball team, debuts this weekend, filling a local sports void.
Speaker Destin Hall and Senate leader Phil Berger propose rolling back electricity tax exemptions for data centers.
PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane are toxic chemicals in NC waters. Proposed plans to minimize them lack numeric discharge limits.
Residents of Woodfin discuss the ongoing issue of PVC pipe debris in the French Broad River post-Hurricane Helene.
Residents packed the Asheville City Council meeting to oppose a $1.14M grant for a police surveillance center.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board approved a $2.1B budget after weeks of debate, ensuring key changes.
