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Lake Lure, Chimney Rock & The Blue Ridge Foothills: Explore, Rediscover & Rebuild
As Rutherford County steadily recovers from Hurricane Helene, we are thankful for your continued support. Forest City, Bostic/Golden Valley, Rutherfordton, Spindale, and parts of Lake Lure are open and ready for visitors, with fall colors creating the perfect backdrop. Our Main Streets, bed and breakfasts, local shops, and eateries need your support as we continue to recover and rebuild. By visiting now, you can help these beloved businesses thrive, ensuring that they remain a vibrant part of our community.
Parts of Lake Lure are still on the path to recovery, please contact businesses directly for details before you plan to travel to the area.
Chimney Rock is still closed to visitors as we focus on restoring this cherished area.
If you'd like to support our recovery efforts, please consider donating at RutherfordBound.com.
Stay tuned to our social media channels as we share updates on areas and businesses that are safe to visit. Together, we’ll create new Moments that Matter as we help our beloved communities rebuild and thrive again.
Thank you for your patience, generosity, and love for this region. 
Rutherford Bound has established a special account for disaster relief. All donations to this account will be directed to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure disaster relief.
We are Bound Together, Re-Building Tomorrow!
Donations can be made at: RutherfordBound.com
Closures
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Please check attraction and business websites and social media channels for the most up-to-date information.
Helpful Resources
How You Can Help
Here are some links for those looking to lend their support:
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To donate items to those in Rutherford County, please drop off donations at the Rutherford County Health Department at 221 Callahan Koon Rd. Spindale, NC.
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To volunteer with disaster recovery in Rutherford County, please email volunteer@rutherfordcountync.gov
Assistance for Individual Property and Businesses
On September 29, FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of North Carolina, including Rutherford County, to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals, including grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
FEMA Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Businesses: Grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses. Register online at DisasterAssistance.gov by calling 1-800-621- 3362 or by using the FEMA App.
US Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance: Loans for homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits affected by the disaster. This includes:
Home Disaster Loans: Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
Business Physical Disaster Loans: Loans to businesses for repairing or replacing disaster-damaged property, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery, and equipment. Businesses of any size and private, non-profit organizations are eligible.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): Working capital loans available to help small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses, and non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their financial obligations during a disaster recovery period.
