Hurricane Helene took so much from Western North Carolina, with the destruction of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge becoming a poignant symbol of the region’s loss. It all started with a plan to save ...

Tucked away in the mountains of western North Carolina, Lake Lure's Rainbow Bridge served as a powerful remembrance location ...

In its short life as an Eden of the Blue Ridge, the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge witnessed a thousand held hands, stolen kisses, and not a few marriage proposals — a spot so dreamy and inspiring that it ...

Volunteers in Lake Lure discovered an unexpected but emotional surprise this week when clearing debris from the marina.According to a post from the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge organization, workers ...

LAKE LURE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An iconic piece of Lake Lure will soon be no more, and becomes yet another victim of Hurricane Helene in one areas most affected by the historic storm. The town ...

LAKE LURE, N.C. — The plan to rebuild the historic Lake Lure Flowering Bridge might be null and void, according to the Town of Lake Lure. Just this week, FEMA approved $2.5 million to replace the ...

What’s left of a beloved Western North Carolina landmark – damaged beyond repair during flooding caused by Hurricane Helene – will soon be removed. The town of Lake Lure announced on its Facebook page ...

LAKE LURE, N.C. — Demolition for the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge begins Monday. Rutherford County officials announced that the popular attraction needed to be taken down due to significant structural ...

FEMA approved $2.5 million to support Lake Lure Flowering Bridge rebuild. Hurricane Helene destroyed the 1925 bridge, previously repurposed in 2013. Volunteers plan new gardens and restore memorial ...