How North Carolina is preparing for a new year of Helene recovery

State officials are expecting to pick up the pace on rebuilding homes while watching tourism metrics and pushing for progress ...

Deadline approaching for residents to apply for housing recovery via Renew NC

A state housing recovery program for residents whose homes or property were damaged by Hurricane Helene is still accepting ...

Local group combats food insecurity in western NC with markets and home delivery

For many families across western North Carolina, putting fresh food on the table has become harder than ever, forcing them to ...

Early morning earthquake reported in western NC

MITCHELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said an earthquake was reported in western ...
WUNC

NC ski industry hopes for snow to power comeback after Helene damage kept tourists away last year

Tropical Storm Helene devastated the ski industry in NC with direct damage and discouraging tourists. Snowfall this winter ...

Western North Carolina's Smoky Mountain Getaway Is A Sparkling Highland Lake With Mountain Biking And Kayaking

This North Carolina lake is brimming with outdoor activities, from kayak fishing or sunset paddling to mountain biking the ...

NC's 8 most 'unpretentious' towns: See Western NC locations on list

A new list from WorldAtlas labeled these NC towns as "unpretentious." Here's why, plus a rundown on Western NC's options.
The Falcons Wire

Western NC could see single digit temps. What should I to set my heat to?

Western North Carolina is in for some frigid temperatures soon. Here's the best temperature to set your thermostat to and how ...

Western NC temps to drop to single digits with wind chill. Here's when

A cold front moving through Western North Carolina is expected to drop temperatures into the teens. Here's how long it will ...
WSPA 7News

Western NC crews battle Haircomb Gap fire

Local fire departments and the North Carolina Forest Service are actively providing mutual aid in response to the Haircomb ...

Temperatures set to plummet post-Christmas in Western NC. Here's when

The Western N.C. region will see a few more days of warm temperatures first, with weekend low temperatures falling only to 46 ...
Charlotte Observer

NC Gov. Josh Stein joined Stephen Colbert’s show, encourages WNC tourism. What was said?

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein was on national television Monday night promoting business in Western North Carolina. He appeared on CBS’ “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” talking about Helene recovery and ...