North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
Jones: Hurricane recovery biggest sham ever on North Carolina taxpayers
Calling it the "biggest sham ever" on North Carolina taxpayers, Republican state Rep. Brendan Jones said pace of recovery from a hurricane more than six years ago is unacceptable. He let the embattled office created by the former Democratic governor know how his home of Columbus County felt in a Thursday joint legislative meeting.
UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
On Wednesday at 4:07 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated wind advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes counties.
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UNC system campuses in Western North Carolina rebound with spring enrollment gains
Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the academic year for thousands of students and their families, spring enrollment is up at the UNC System’s three mountain universities.
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Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
UPDATE: Western North Carolina under a wind advisory Tuesday afternoon, according to the NWS
On Tuesday at 3:20 a.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a wind advisory. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph, particularly at higher elevations, expected for Mitchell and Yancey counties until 3 p.m. this afternoon.
Wind advisory for Western North Carolina for Wednesday, according to the NWS
On Tuesday at 2:34 p.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a wind advisory valid for Wednesday between midnight and 6 p.m. The advisory is for Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains.
Heavy Winds With Gusts of Up to 50 mph Expected in North Carolina
A Wind Advisory has been issued for parts of western North Carolina as gusty winds of up to 50 mph are expected to impact the region, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The strong winds pose several risks,
Western North Carolina woman recognized for post-Helene work
April Bowlby became a household name for her role as Kandi, the lovable and ditsy second wife of Alan Harper, on the hit CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men.… The post Remember Kandi From Two and a Half Men? Here’s What April Bowlby Is Up to Now appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.
Presidential visit ‘very good news’ for western North Carolina, governor says
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says it’s good news about President Donald Trump’s visit and that the recovery from Hurricane Helene is “front-of-mind of the new
Western Carolina vs. Mercer women’s basketball tickets still available for Saturday, February 1
Saturday’s SoCon schedule includes the Western Carolina Catamounts (11-9) against the Mercer Bears (6-14), at 1:00 PM ET.Buy tickets for Western Carolina vs. MercerWestern Carolina vs.