Helene debris as kindling: Wildfires burn in WNC: Polk, Nantahala, Pisgah Forest
A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...
WUNC1h
WNC trout fishing this summer? Where anglers can go in Hurricane Helene aftermath
Post-Helene debris and waterway changes have made some of the public’s favorite fishing rivers inaccessible for the season, ...
WUNC3h
As WNC farmers recover from Helene, billions of federal funds remain unseen
Farmers throughout Western North Carolina incurred millions of dollars in debt trying to repair their land and start farming ...
Deputies: Suspect wanted on federal warrants arrested on drug charges in WNC
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports an arrest of a suspect wanted on federal charges led to additional drug charges.
After thousands terminated from US Forest Service, some WNC-based staff are reinstated
Some Western North Carolina U.S. Forest Service employees who were fired in a dramatic purge of federal workers have had ...
Officials: Crews battle wildfires in WNC while burn bans remain in effect
Western North Carolina officials report that crews are responding to multiple wildfires while burn bans remain in effect.
After $39.7 million hatchery expansion delay, WNC anglers will continue to see impacts from Helene
Some Western North Carolina streams won't be stocked during the 2025 delayed harvest and hatchery supported fishing seasons.
WNC Nature Center in Asheville will reopen in March with new route into wildlife park
The Western North Carolina Nature Center will reopen in March, nearly six months after closing due to Tropical Storm Helene's ...
The Indianapolis Star6d
2 WNC teams got unlucky draws and other takeaways from NCHSAA basketball playoffs bracket release
Here are four takeaways from the bracket release for WNC teams. East Henderson is attempting to advance past the third round in the playoffs, which would set a school record it broke last season.
Second suspect in WNC courthouse bomb threat arrested
The second suspect in a bomb threat that happened at the courthouse in McDowell County a week ago was arrested.
Local egg prices rise as WNC counties scramble to adjust to avian flu impact
With the number of avian flu cases increasing across the state, egg prices in WNC counties are beginning to rise (Photo: WLOS Staff) Sellas said he is skeptical about the bird flu reports causing ...