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Lake Lure Reopens After Helene | Durham News
Lake Lure is back open for business this summer — its first full season since Tropical Storm Helene devastated the area in September 2024. The lake, refilled by May, is a lifeline for the town’s 1,400 residents and tourism economy. Despite ongoing marina repairs and delayed FEMA funds, the community celebrated its first packed Fourth of July since the storm — a powerful symbol of resilience. Emergency crews faced unimaginable challenges: no cell service, power cuts to protect the historic hydroelectric plant, and a century-old dam holding just inches above disaster. With aging infrastructure…
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