From Staff Reports

LAKE LURE — Mayor Carol Pritchett recently announced that Lake Lure Town Council has appointed Olivia Stewman as the new town manager, effective April 3.  

The mayor stated, “We are very pleased to promote Olivia Stewman to the town manager role.  

“She has a stellar work record in Lake Lure, having served as the town clerk since 2021 and as interim town manager previously during her tenure in Lake Lure. 

“Ms. Stewman’s appointment will allow the town to move forward seamlessly with the critical work that is underway. 

“We will be holding a ‘Welcome Celebration’ for her at the May 14, 2024 Town Council meeting, so please come out and congratulate Ms. Stewman on her new role.” 

A Town of Lake Lure press release added, “When interviewed about her new position, Ms. Stewman shared, ‘It is with great appreciation and excitement that I accept the position of town manager. I look forward to working with Town Council, staff and the community as we strive to continuously improve Lake Lure.’”

Stewman holds a bachelor of science degree in political science/public administration — and a master of public administration degree, with an area of focus on town, city and county management.

Both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees were earned from Appalachian State University in Boone,