LAKE LURE — Paul Brock stood at a microphone before ... using a swift water rescue boat and a front-end loader from the Public Works department to reach homes made inaccessible by flooding ...

The town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, is reeling from the devastation caused by Helene. 7NEWS viewed some damage Wednesday.

LAKE LURE — Paul Brock stood at a microphone before a panel of government officials ... Amid the downpour, the water rose quickly and first responders continued evacuation efforts, using a swift water ...