by Cathy Leestma Sometimes it is necessary to take a break from the deep and heavy work of journalism to reflect instead on what causes joy and happy anticipation in life. This is one of those stories. Were we all honest with ourselves,…
These are California poppies in the Rock and Succulent Garden on the Flowering Bridge, Lake Lure. They reseed annually and are always among the first flowers to bloom on the bridge, providing beauty for much of the year. Most are yellow, so these burnt orange blooms were a surprise and a special treat. Photo by Alice Garrard
Color It Spring
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by David Leestma A friend of mine recently reminded me that life is meant for us to live on purpose. A good example is Mother Nature’s annual and always successful attempt to burst forth in color every spring, on purpose. And when that…
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“The Soul of Lake Lure”
by local artist, Diane Breaker Kissed by favor From Heaven above. Grounded in kindness, Friendship and love. I open my eyes And that’s what I see… An incredible place for my soul to be. The majesty of the mountains, The lure of the…
By Carol Pritchett Mayor, Town of Lake Lure Greetings to everyone in our Lake Lure community. As spring unfolds I wanted to share an update with you on all that has been accomplished during the winter months. Your team of Town Staff…
All students eligible for enrollment in a North Carolina public school are eligible to enroll at Lake Lure Classical Academy, a tuition-free public school serving students from four counties! Now in its tenth year in Lake Lure, LLCA conducts an annual admissions lottery…
36-hole resort on Lake Lure to roll out superior putting experience Rumbling Bald, the 36-hole golf resort on North Carolina’s stunning Lake Lure, has selected Champion Bermuda turf grass for the greens on Apple Valley, its marquee course. Designed by noted golf course…
By Bob Keith It all started with a live auction at the HNG Chamber’s Winter Gala back in December. BTW, it was a fabulous annual event if you missed it. One of the Gala auction items was a chef-prepared dinner for 8 people…
by Scott Baughman A new year means new beginnings, resolutions and PLENTY of new technology at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada! So this year the main thrust of new products wasn’t necessarily TVs or computers. Oh sure, there…
By Mitsi Chorak When it’s too cold to garden outdoors, what could be better than applying your skills to an indoor pursuit? Design and create a Terrarium! You can still get your hands dirty, and have the joy of creating something beautiful to…
by Bob Blake Have you ever driven along a highway and wondered why the road was numbered 904 instead of 628 or 527? Why do some roads bear three digit numbers and others have two…or maybe a name? How does this disorder fit…