To date, 766,760 tons of silt and sediment have been removed from Lake Lure, including 60,778 tons in the last week. Additionally, 96,376 cubic yards of debris have been cleared from the waterway, with 886 cubic yards removed last week alone.

According to the town, two independent engineering assessments determined the historic bridge was beyond repair and could not be restored. Following a competitive bid process, Mitch Contracting was awarded the removal contract. The demolition process is expected to take several weeks.

According to the report, the school bus driver failed to yield the right of way to a Ford F-150 while making a left turn onto New House Road. The truck, traveling southwest on New House Road, collided with the bus.

Victims are asked to pay security deposits or rent, only to discover the property is not available or does not belong to the person who posted the ad. Once payment is made, the scammer disappears, leaving the victim without their money or a place to live.

In Rutherfordton, high water prompted the closure of multiple intersections, including Green Street at North Main Street, Green Street at Cedar Street, Crestview Street at Edward’s Street, and Baber Road at Coxe Road.