• Hurricane Helene Storm Updates

    UPDATE: Saturday, Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m.
    Thank you for your patience as we navigate the effects of Hurricane Helene on Hickory, Columbia and Asheville and the surrounding areas.

    Hurricane Helene Updates

    As of this morning, we still have power and internet outages affecting all three campuses. In addition, many trees are down and many roads are impassable. We are working closely with local officials to determine when power will be restored and campus operations can return to normal.

    Please note the following updates: 

    We will not hold classes on any campus on Monday. This means no in-person and no remote classes. Additional information will follow this afternoon.

    Hickory Campus

    • Based on the latest information from Duke Energy, we still do not have a timeline yet for power being restored to campus. As a result, we continue to encourage students who can safely get home this weekend to do so.
    • The Cromer Center dining hall will be open today and Sunday for the following: Breakfast 9-10:30 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Dinner 4:30-6 p.m.
    • Minges Science Building, George Hall and the Rudisill Library will be open from 8 a.m. until midnight Saturday and Sunday. These buildings have power, air-conditioning and internet. You are welcome to go there to charge devices and gather.
    • From 9 p.m. until 12 a.m. tonight in the Rudisill Library there will be late-night programming with food and drinks available.
    • Additional campus security will be patrolling campus to ensure the safety of our campus. Should you need to contact campus security, please call the Office of Public Safety at 828.328.7146 or if it’s an emergency call 911.
    • Family Weekend - all scheduled Family Weekend events are canceled. Visit the athletics website for updates about athletic events.
    • LR Athletics Event Updates [Sept. 27, 6:20 p.m.]: Visit the LR Athletics website for updates regarding athletic events scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28. 

    Columbia Campus

    • The storm has caused significant power outages throughout the area. We are actively working with local utility providers to restore power as quickly as possible.
    • In the meantime, please conserve any remaining power and keep your devices charged when possible.

    Asheville Campus

    • Conditions in Asheville and the surrounding area are treacherous with widespread power outages and significant flooding. We urge you to follow all local guidelines on restricting travel and observing the local curfew.

    We will continue to send regular updates so please monitor your email and www.lr.edu.

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