Lake Lure Police Department

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Rutherford County Emergency Management is closely monitoring weather conditions and will provide updates as conditions change. Please see the information below:

10/04/2026

Important Information on 2027 Commercial Boat Applications: Please visit the link to download the application.

The Town of Lake Lure is sharing our 2027 commercial permitting information with previous permit holders and others who have expressed interest in operating commercially on Lake Lure.

Attached are two important documents for your reference: a letter explaining the 2027 process and the commercial permit application

- We began accepting applications on October 1, 2026.
- The submission deadline is November 1, 2026
- The application fee is $50.
- There is no late submission fee; however, applications received after November 1, 2026, will lose priority and will be considered only if permits remain available after the application is submitted and approved.
- Applications may be submitted by mail or in person.
- Payment may be made by cash or by check payable to the Town of Lake Lure.
- If mailing your application, please include a check rather than cash.
Please review both attachments before submitting your application.

If you have questions about the packet or the application process, feel free to contact: Corbie Bradley, Lake Permitting Administrative Support Specialist | Deputy Town Clerk at 828-625-9983 x 505 or at email [email protected]

Mailing Address: PO Box 2555, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Physical Address: 920 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746

Download the 2027 Commercial Boat Permit Application at the following link:

https://www.townoflakelure.com/community/page/commercial-boat-application

08/31/2026

🚨 BOOZE IT & LOSE IT — DRIVE SOBER. ARRIVE ALIVE. 🚨

The Lake Lure Police Department is proud to participate in the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s “Booze It & Lose It” campaign

As we head into another holiday season and throughout the year, we’re reminding everyone that drinking and driving is never worth the risk. Impaired driving can have life-changing consequences—not only for the person behind the wheel, but for passengers, pedestrians, other motorists, and families in our community…

🍺 If you drink, don’t drive.
🚗 Plan ahead for a sober ride.
📱 Use a designated driver.
🔑 Never get behind the wheel impaired.

Our officers will be working to keep the roads of Lake Lure safe and will take impaired driving seriously.

Booze it and lose it. It’s that simple.

’sHighwaySafetyProgram

08/20/2026

The Lake Lure Police Department is proud to welcome our newest officer, Joe Holden, to the team!

Joe is beginning his career in law enforcement, and we’re excited to have the opportunity to watch him grow and develop as an officer while serving the Lake Lure community.

Starting a career in law enforcement is a big commitment, and we’re proud that Joe has chosen to take that first step with the Lake Lure Police Department. We look forward to supporting him, training him, and helping him become the best officer he can be.

Please join us in welcoming Officer Joe Holden to the Lake Lure PD family!

08/16/2026

We are very proud to have Chief Dustin Waycaster serving our town, congratulations on your recognition; it is well deserved!!!

Have to go all the way up to the lake for this weeks spot light for Mr. Dustin Waycaster!

What year did you join the fire service?
I joined the fire service in 2006.
What department did you first join?
Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department.
What is one of your best memories working in the fire service?
One of my best memories is getting to respond to calls while growing up. I had the opportunity to respond alongside my dad, who was a member of Woodlawn-Sevier Volunteer Fire Department. Over the years, I’ve also made countless great memories and built lasting friendships with many outstanding firefighters.
If you could give advice to a new firefighter, what would it be?
Find a great mentor and learn from them. Seek guidance and direction from our Creator—He will open the right doors and provide wisdom and knowledge if you ask. Approach every job and every mission in a way that makes you proud, and respond to others' emergencies the same way you would want someone to respond to yours.
One quote that has always resonated with me is from Heraclitus:
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man."
Who has inspired you the most in the Rutherford County fire service?
There have been many people throughout the Rutherford County fire service who have inspired me. A few who stand out for different reasons are Ron Morgan, Jim Howell, and Buck Melski.
Day to day, I am inspired by the dedicated people I have the privilege of working alongside at Lake Lure Fire Department and our neighboring fire departments. I could not do what I do without their support, commitment, and teamwork.