A symbol of recovery emerged on the shores of Lake Lure with the partial reopening of Morse Park this weekend.

Not to boast, but I have a Tampoon hiding somewhere in my myriad fishing tackle in my garage, basement, workshop, and boats.

The lake is closed for the season, officials say. But the town of Lake Lure is open. And they are ready for visitors to come ...

LAKE LURE - From his home's lakeside vantage point, on the morning Tropical Storm Helene reached Western North Carolina, Mayor Pro Tem Dave DiOrio watched as the dam's arches overtopped. It was ...