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Two failing dams in North Carolina are forcing urgent evacuations after days of heavy rain

At least two major dams in North Carolina were compromised or at risk of failing Friday, requiring evacuations after Hurricane Helene flooded the region. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency shared a warning Friday afternoon from Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis…

NC officials order evacuation downstream of Lake Lure Dam

Emergency responders and residents were on alert Friday morning as Helene – the hurricane downgraded to a tropical storm – threatened to flood Lake Lure Dam in western North Carolina. A mandatory evacuation was ordered Friday morning as local officials…

NC officials order evacuation downstream of Lake Lure Dam

Emergency responders and residents were on alert Friday morning as Helene – the hurricane downgraded to a tropical storm – threatened to flood Lake Lure Dam in western North Carolina. A mandatory evacuation was ordered Friday morning as local officials…