Several counties in western North Carolina are experiencing flooding caused by heavy rain from what was Helene.

The Lake Lure Dam, which was feared doomed to collapse on Friday, is stable and emergency repairs are set to begin.

North Carolina residents are mourning after Lake Lure landmark appears to have been destroyed by Helene-related flood waters.

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