Rutherford Co. Addresses False Reports of “Bodies Everywhere” and “Government Seizures.”

RUTHERFRORD COUNTY, NC (FOX Carolina) – Rutherford County Emergency Management is addressing false reports circulating on social media about a situation at Chimney Rock.

According to emergency management officials, no “special meeting” was held at Chimney Rock on October 2 to discuss the capture of the city by federal, state or local governments.

“These allegations are completely false. City of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock officials met with North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, North Carolina Senator Tim Moffitt, North Carolina Representative Jake Johnson, Sheriff Ellenburg, County Commissioner Chairman Bryan King, Emergency Management Director Frankie Hamrick, Brett Keeter with Congressman McHenry's office, and other officials to provide our federal and state legislators the opportunity to hear directly from Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village officials about the impacts of the hurricane Helene to listen to her cities and ask them for support and advocacy for federal and state support. Our focus is solely on recovery, safety and support for those affected by the storm. There has been no discussion or action by federal, state or local governments related to the seizure of property in Chimney Rock or any other part of Rutherford County.”

Officials also said there were two confirmed fatalities related to the storm and claims of “bodies everywhere” were unfounded.

Emergency Management encourages everyone to rely on verified information from official sources as they navigate this challenging time.

“False rumors not only cause unnecessary stress but also hinder our recovery efforts,” officials said.

For more information, contact the Rutherford County Public Information Officer at [email protected].

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