Western North Carolina schools begin to reopen after Helene; modifications in place
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, multiple Western North Carolina school systems are returning to class this week.
Western Carolina State Fair returns to Aiken for fall fun
The Western Carolina State Fair is back in Aiken with games, rides, shows and food. Tickets are $10 at the gate. You can also ...
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Unprecedented Storm Response By Local, Federal And State Resources Continues In Western North Carolina
An unprecedented response to damage caused by Hurricane Helene continues in Western North Carolina. State, federal and local ...
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The storm ravaged Western North Carolina during a high season for tourism and home buying
For a town that thrives on outdoorsy tourism, Helene came at the peak of the busy season, which sustains many businesses in ...
Army helps Western North Carolina communities after Helene, and won't stop for Milton
How are Army soldiers and engineers helping Western North Carolina after Helene? We took a ride along in Chimney Rock to find ...
Why did it flood so badly in Western North Carolina? Some scientists point to this weather effect
Western NC saw several inches of rain when Tropical Storm Helene barreled through. But what caused it to rain so much? What ...
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NC Forest Service loosens burn restrictions in western North Carolina to manage storm debris
The N.C. Forest Service has lifted permit requirements for burning organic yard waste in western North Carolina following ...
Man arrested for making threats against FEMA employees
William Jacob Parsons, a 44-year-old man who was allegedly spotted armed with an assault rifle, was arrested and charged for ...