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(Writer's note: There are several one year anniversary ceremonies planned this week to commemorate the resilience of Chimney Rock, Lake Lure and Western North Carolina. Check details inside.)

When a 30 foot wall of water came rushing down the Rocky Broad River in Chimney Rock Village on September 27, 2024, the Village and Lake Lure were devastated as Hurricane Helene destroyed the infrastructure, homes were lost, lives were forever changed and it would be the costliest flood in history for the area.

Alfred "Scott" Navey, age 46, of Greenwood, SC, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

With heavy hearts, we share that our precious child, Blakely Dawn Smith, was taken from us too soon on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Chesnee, S.C. - Dr. Albert Logan Hardin, 92, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Cindy Toney Thompson, age 66 of the Sunshine Community died Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Elenor Partin Ervin, 92, formerly of Rutherford County, passed away September 14, 2025.

James Emmett Stepp, Jr. passed away Friday, September 5, 2025.

James Lackey Spicer, 78, son of Lackey and Mabel Spicer, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Javan Greene, age 87 of Forest City died Monday, September 15, 2025.

Kathleen Black Lewis, age 92, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Nancy L. Buckner, age 89, of Mooresboro, NC, went to her Heavenly Home Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Rebecca Jane "Beckie" Huntley, age 82 of Rutherfordton died Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Roy Edward Pritchard, age 90, of Rutherfordton, NC, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

William Abraham "Dub" Peeler, age 94, of Shelby went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 18, 2025.