Residents downstream of North Carolina's Lake Lure Dam were ordered to evacuate as floodwaters from Hurricane Helene compromised the barrier. Emergency officials issued urgent warnings of potential dam failure, prompting evacuations to higher ground. The dam, located near Asheville, serves as a famous filming location for Dirty Dancing.
Residents Evacuated as Lake Lure Dam Compromised by Floodwaters
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