The Mountain Breeze

29/11/2025

Support the small business near you this holiday season!

27/11/2025

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." - Melody Beattie

Happy Thanksgiving!

25/11/2025

Grateful for freedom...

“Free as a bird, it’s the next best thing to be….” (The Beatles) Practicing gratitude leads to flourishing in life. Expressing thankfulness creates positive emotions and reduces stre…

22/11/2025

The dollar store blues...

By Carl Nelson One of the things that has grown faster than a Carolina w**d is the phenomenon called “Dollar” stores. They have become the newly fashioned general store of our time. Generally, they…

19/11/2025

Over 50,000 acres of North and South Carolina protected by Conserving Carolina...

Conserving Carolina, a local land trust, has reached a major milestone with more than 50,000 acres protected! Conserving Carolina has helped to protect places including treasured parks and trails, …

17/11/2025

An invitation from Lake Lure Classical Academy...

By Randy Nelson and Ned Kiser Update and Invitation from Lake Lure Classical Academy Close to twenty years ago, it became increasingly clear there was a significant and growing need to re-establish…

13/11/2025

https://mountainbreeze.online/2025/11/05/from-the-mayors-deskchimney-rock-village/

October has come and tourists have blessed us with their presence. Main Street has tourists and visitors strolling and shopping. The main parking lot is often full on weekends and there is a positi…

12/11/2025

Come enjoy The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa this December (and vote for our tree!)

This holiday season, Lake Lure Inn will have Christmas trees displayed around the Inn made by local groups including businesses, schools, and churches. Trees will be displayed from December 5th till January 5th. December 5th we will also have photos with santa from 3-5pm! Stop by and vote for your favorite tree!🎄🎄

Vote for any of the following businesses:
Bill's Creek Community Center
Broad River Inn
Bubba O'Leary's General Store
Camp Lurecrest
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals
Cloverleaf Jewelry
Grafton Lodge
Hitching Post Campground
Howard Hanna Beverly Hanks Realty
Ingles
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Lake Lure Adventure Company
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
Lake Lure Pottery
Lake Lure Station
Lodge on Lake Lure
Lured Market & Grill
The Mountain Breeze
Native's Rest Candles
Run 2 Run
Riverwatch Bar & Beachside Grill
Premier Sotheby’s-The Lake Lure Group
The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa
The Finderie
The Shaded Crest
YETEEZ Screen printing
Pine Gables Cabins on Lake Lure, NC

12/11/2025

https://mountainbreeze.online/2025/11/05/from-the-mayors-desk-lake-lure-lake-lure-and-chimney-rock-commemoration/

On September 27, 2025, the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock communities gathered, not only to remember Hurricane Helene, but to reflect on all that it left behind, including the silence after the storm; …

11/11/2025

Thank you, veterans, for your sacrifices!

03/10/2025

I know, I know...Autumn has barely begun and I'm talking about the holidays. I hope you will consider advertising your business, holiday sales, or event in The Mountain Breeze! Deadline for advertising is Friday, Oct. 10.

Come see us at the Hilltop Fall Festival in Rutherfordton this Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 am - 5 pm.