On July 4th, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was adopted. … Continue reading Good for the Soul…The American Way: We Rise by Lifting Others
Microplastics have become one of the most discussed emerging contaminants in the world today. These tiny plastic particles, typically smaller … Continue reading Microplastics in Our Drinking Water: A Growing Concern for Municipal, Well, and Bottled Water Users
Tryon Little Theater’s 2026 Summer Youth Show presents Disney’s “Newsies Jr.”, an adaptation of the hit Broadway musical designed for … Continue reading Tryon Summer Youth Theater presents Disney’s Newsies, Jr.!
Photo by Becky Elder Continue reading Welcome back, Lake Lure
In mid-November, Rutherford County will host The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in … Continue reading Comings and Goings…The Wall That Heals – Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica coming to Rutherford; only stop in North Carolina
Summer is here and with it, at long last, the return of our very own Lake Lure! The lake is … Continue reading From the Editor…At last, some “current” events!
Our beautiful Lake Lure has been restored ahead of predictions, and we were thrilled to announce a soft reopening of … Continue reading From the Mayor’s Desk…Together We Rise! – Lake Lure is Back!
Spring 2026 brings big news. Lake Lure is returning to full pond and the lake looks great. This is a … Continue reading From the Mayor’s Desk Chimney Rock Village…A Major Step On Our Road Back
Eighteen months after Hurricane Helene, the long arc of recovery in Lake Lure, Rutherford County and Western North Carolina is … Continue reading Under the Surface…How Community Hands Helped Restored Outdoor Life After Hurricane Helene
Lately, I have noticed new energy in the Lake Lure area. Anticipation has been building for months regarding the lake’s … Continue reading Good for the Soul…Good Vibrations
