POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – For 69 years, crowds of people have spent Easter morning at Chimney Rock State Park, watching the sun rise over Lake Lure during an early morning service to celebrate the Easter holiday.
Unfortunately, due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the park was unable to play host to its usual ceremonies this year. But organizers and the faithful still found a way to keep the annual tradition alive at Tryon Equestrian Center.
Crowds piled into the equestrian center early Sunday morning for a special service and to watch as the sun rose over the center and surrounding fields…