Collegiate rowing teams from Columbia University, Stony Brook University, and Rhode Island are returning to Lake Lure for spring training. Their visit is coordinated by Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, and the teams have received special permission to use the lake under supervision.
The lake remains about 8 feet below full pond and is closed to unauthorized personnel during recovery. Town officials plan to share a timeline for reopening in the coming weeks, with hopes that Lake Lure and Lake Lure Beach may reopen by Memorial Weekend 2026. Local businesses remain open and welcome visitors during this period…