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 ...

after U.S. 64/74A has been rebuilt along the river between Chimney Rock and Bat Cave. Chimney Rock is one of two state parks that remain closed in Western North Carolina because of Helene ...

The new cave-dwelling leech species is believed to exist solely on bat blood, according to researchers. Li, T. et al. (2025.) The leech’s specialized diet of bat blood has allowed it to survive ...

New program provides access to local, high-quality mental health care for families regardless of socioeconomic status BAT CAVE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 ...