Rutherford County and Town of Lake Lure Offices ~ Delayed Opening at 12:00 PM on 1/26/26

012726 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 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 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 is working to maintain State roads. 

  • Trash Pick-up: as advised on 1/25/26, Nelon & Sons began picking up trash as soon as they were able to safely do so today, 1/26/26.  They began on the West end of town and will continue tomorrow on 1/27/26 as soon as they are able to safely travel and make their rounds. 

From: Rutherford County

  • Offices Rutherford County Offices, Convenience Centers, and Landfill will operate on a delayed schedule, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, opening at 12:00 pm.
  • Rutherford County Transit will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
  • Rutherford County Senior Center will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Lunch and home-delivered meals will not be provided.
  • The Rutherford County Courthouse will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Please be advised to continue to exercise caution as some of the side roads, parking lots, steps, and sidewalks may still be hazardous.

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

 

EMERGENCY PREPARATIONS:

  • The Town of Lake Lure Emergency Preparedness Team will address any issues as they arise.
  • Unfortunately, some in our area have lost power. Please see the contact information below to report a power outage.

 

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

  

STATE OF EMERGENCY: 

 

  • Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm.
  • Rutherford County also declared a State of Emergency.
  • The Town of Lake Lure Emergency Preparedness Team continues to meet and Mayor Pritchett has also signed a State of Emergency for the Town of Lake Lure. 

 

Call 9-1-1 for All Emergencies

 

Published 1/26/26 at 5:30 PM

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