Town of Lake Lure Offices ~ Delayed Opening at 10:00 AM on 1/28/26

012826 Delayed Opening

Out of an abundance of caution and due to the hazardous weather conditions, Town of Lake Lure offices will operate on a delayed schedule. Offices will open at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

  • Roadways:  Town Public Works crews have been plowing Town roads and will continue to do so when it is safe to, if ice reforms overnight.  The Lake Lure Fire Department is working to assist with road safety and addressing tress that have fallen across any Town Roads. NC DOT maintains State roads. 

  • Trash Pick-up: Nelon & Sons was able to get to almost everyone yesterday and today.  

From: Rutherford County

  • Rutherford County Service Updates for January 28, 2026:

     

  • Rutherford County Offices: Open and operating as usual.
  • Rutherford County Transit: Modified schedule, opening at 10:00 am.
  • TriCity Xpress: Operating from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Rutherford County Senior Center & Ellenboro Meal Site: Closed.
  • Rutherford County Convenience Centers: Opening at 8:00 am.
  • Landfill: Operating on a regular schedule, opening at 7:30 am.
  • NC Rutherford County Courts: Delayed opening until 11:00 am.

 

Many thanks to all who are working and continue to serve the County to protect us during inclement weather.  

 

The National Weather Service has issued the following Special Weather Statement:

PATCHY BLACK ICE AGAIN TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING

 

Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing again by 8 PM this evening, after which lingering runoff from melted snow and sleet will refreeze on untreated roads. Patchy black ice can be expected once again tonight through Wednesday morning, especially in spots that are normally shady. Icy patches will remain until temperatures can warm above freezing in the late morning hours on Wednesday. If traveling late tonight and Wednesday morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.

Temperatures will remain very cold through the weekend. A reinforcing cold front will bring the threat of very low wind chills again on Wednesday night and Thursday night. A strong arctic front may bring the coldest weather of the season this weekend. This prolonged period of cold temperatures will be especially dangerous due to the possibility of extended power outages remaining from the storm that affected the region this past weekend.

 

DUKE ENERGY

 

  • Report a power outage: Text OUT to 57801
  • Visit duke-energy.com/outages
  • Use the Duke Energy mobile app
  • Call 800-POWERON (800-769-3766)

 

REMC

 

 

 

QUESTIONS

 

For questions, please email Communications@townoflakelure.com

  

Call 9-1-1 for All Emergencies

 

Published 1/26/26 at 5:30 PM

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