No, the government is not seizing Chimney Rock
No, the government is not seizing Chimney Rock; Rutherford County Emergency Management debunk social media rumors
Officials are trying to debunk rumors spreading on social media in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation of western North Carolina. Rutherford County Emergency Management in North Carolina took to Facebook to set the record straight after conspiracy theories circulated about an alleged “government seizure of Chimney Rock” on social
Rutherford County emergency management dispels online rumors about fate of Chimney Rock
No, Chimney Rock is not being seized, Rutherford County Emergency Management confirmed. Officials took to social media on Thursday to dispel rumors that had been circulating about the town’s seizure by the government.
Two reported dead in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock area; FEMA sees Rutherford County as a priority
The ringing of phones, radio squawks and typing fill the room of the emergency operations center (EOC) for Rutherford County located at the Senior Center.
Officials address 'government seizure' rumors about Chimney Rock after Helene
WYFF News 4 has gotten several calls Friday about Chimney Rock and rumors circulating on social media. Related: NC woman details survival during peak of Helene in Chimney Rock | WATCH: Sky 4 shows rescue efforts, washed-out roads in North Carolina Rutherford County Emergency Management is addressing the rumors. Here is the statement:
Rutherford County: Here is a list of resources from Rutherford Emergency Management
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Rutherford County Emergency Management releases list of evacuees at shelter
The Rutherford County Emergency Management released a compiled list of individuals who were evacuated to the Rutherford County Emergency Shelter due to Hurricane Helene.
No, the government is not seizing Chimney Rock; Rutherford Co. debunks social media rumors
WSPA Spartanburg on MSN1d
2 reported dead in Rutherford Co. due to Helene
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – At least two people have now been confirmed dead in Rutherford County due to Hurricane ...
Chimney Rock updates: Tourist village washed away. Here's what we know and what's next
There is little left of the tourist village of Chimney Rock after flood waters from Tropical Storm Helene swallowed it. Here's the latest from the community.
North Carolina floods: Lake Lure Dam overtops with water, but remains in tact, officials say
Several counties in western North Carolina are experiencing flooding caused by heavy rain from what was Helene.
Lake Lure dam no longer at risk of failure after Emergency Flash Flood alert issued
"Flash Flood Emergency for the Lake Lure Dam! Dam failure imminent! Residents below the dam need to evacuate to higher ground ...
The Herald-Sun7d
NC officials detect damage to Lake Lure dam after emergency evacuation of people nearby
At 9 a.m. Friday, town officials notified the Rutherford County Emergency Management office about the pending dam failure, saying water from the lake was expected to top the dam before 10 a.m ...
Fears of Lake Lure dam failure prompted mandatory evacuation
Because of that threat, a mandatory evacuation has been enacted for residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas below the dam ...