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Brave souls ring in 2010 with a frigid dip in Lake Lure
It was a first for Jennifer Marsh, who had been waiting by the gazebo at Lake Lure since 10:15 Friday morning to take the plunge.
Brave souls take the polar plunge in Lake Lure
Published: Friday, January 1, 2010 at 3:44 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, January 1, 2010 at 3:44 p.m. Many brave souls took a dive into frigid water Friday during Lake Lure's second annual polar plunge.
NC folks take frosty New Year's swims for charity
New Year's Day means braving the elements with a frosty swim along the North Carolina coast and in a mountain lake.
Start the new year outdoors in Western North Carolina
Barry Tully likes to start the new year off with a splash. So the 76-year-old Hendersonville resident plans to take a quick, frosty dip in Lake Lure to welcome in the new year Friday at the second annual Polar Plunge, hosted by Rutherford County Tourism and Geneva Riverside Motel.
Polar Plunge to kick off 2010 in Lake Lure
People started off 2009 by plunging into the Rocky Broad River this past January during the annual New Year's Polar Plunge event held at Geneva Riverside Lodging.
N.C. mountain residents brace for storm
The National Weather Service issued an ice storm warning for the mountains north of Asheville, including Boone and Wilkesboro, and a freezing rain advisory for Asheville and the foothills.
Conservancy acquires 1,527 acres of former Grey Rock development
The Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy has purchased 1,527 acres on Weed Patch Mountain, north of Lake Lure in Rutherford County, the conservancy announced today.
THE HEAVIEST POCKETS OF FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET WILL LIKELY DEVELOP FROM ASHEVILLE TO HENDERSONVILLE...AND LOCATIONS EASTWARD TO THE LAKE LURE VICINITY.
News Story: Freezing rain, sleet expected in NC mountains
Forecasters say freezing rain could create an icy mess in parts of the North Carolina mountains.
The Lake Lure Dragon Boat Race & Festival
The Lake Lure Dragon Boat Race & Festival organization of Lake Lure is seeking beneficiary applications from non-profit programs and organizations whose purpose is to improve the quality of life and future of our local and regional children within Buncombe, Henderson,Polk and Rutherford counties.
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Regional Briefs: Lake Lure man kills rival, then himself
Authorities say that a man killed his former girlfriend's new boyfriend before turning the gun on himself.
Man shot and killed in Applebee's parking lot in Hendersonville
A man is dead and another is in critical condition following an attempted murder-suicide at the Applebee's on Four Seasons Boulevard that authorities say was precipitated by a love triangle.
Conservationists poised to buy Grey Rock
BlueRidgeNow reports: The land's march toward preservation sounds like a novel. It is filled with fraud, murder and the bankruptcy of a multi-million development company.
Conservationists poised to buy Grey Rock
Published: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. The view from the top of Gray Rock is spectacular.
Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. In this country it's hard to imagine a child who won't receive at least one gift this Christmas.
Elizabeth Lynnette Dalton and John Arthur Robinson were united in marriage on Aug.
Auction benefits ECHS drama group
Echostage supporters are hoping people will turn out Saturday to have a great time at the Raise the Curtain auction and generate some money to rebuild the drama space at East Coweta High School.
Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:26 p.m. Henderson County Board of Commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at 1 Historic Courthouse Square.
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