Mountain Views: These Are the Best Scenic Spots in the Smoky Mountains
The Best Scenic Mountain Views in the Smoky Mountain's, a locals guide You could spend a lifetime searching the Appalachian mountain range for the most gorgeous views. In fact, you could catalog them by state, separating the spectacular views from the merely beautiful views. For instance, are the best views of the...
Severe thunderstorms & tornado risk Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina & Virginia Monday
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM & TORNADO RISK MONDAY ALABAMA GEORGIA SOUTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA MARYLAND & VIRGINIA. METRO AREAS INCLUDE Charlotte, NC...Virginia Beach, VA...Atlanta, GA...Raleigh, NC...Norfolk, VA...Philadelphia, PA...Baltimore, MD...Washington, DC...New Orleans, LA...Birmingham, AL.
March 29, 1913: When Floodwaters Overtook Appalachia
The Great Flood of 1913 was one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. Between March 23 and 26, relentless rainfall overwhelmed rivers across the central and eastern United States. By the time the floodwaters receded, an estimated 900 lives had been lost across multiple states. While much...
Table Rock Fire officially crosses into Transylvania County, reaches 11,000 acres burned
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Transylvania County remains under a State of Emergency as three significant wildfires threaten the area, including the Table Rock Complex fires. TABLE ROCK FIRE. The Table Rock Fire, which originated from South Carolina, has now reached 11,000 acres and has officially breached into...
Transylvania County Government: Area Wildfires Update
Transylvania -- Press Release Transylvania Government: March 29, 2025: Transylvania County Forest Fire Update, 6 PM Note: messages will be pushed out on social media and the evacuation map updated on www.transylvaniacounty.org as conditions change. A new page has been added with information and helpful links. Reports...
Latest updates on the Black Cove Complex fire
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA) has shared the latest information on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson County. As of March 29, there are over 490 personnel, both from North Carolina and out-of-state, that are assigned to the Black Cove Complex. The NCDA stated...
Town of Lake Lure Helene Recovery Update
Lake Lure -- Town of Lake Lure: Press Release: MAJOR STEP FORWARD: Today begins a new chapter in the Town of Lake Lure, NC’s recovery process. We reported previously that FEMA approved the mission assignment for subsurface debris removal in Lake Lure. We can now report that the US...
West Asheville brush fire adds to smoke in area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A fire that broke out in West Asheville on Saturday afternoon sent a fresh cloud of smoke blowing through the area, worrying nearby residents. According to the Asheville Fire Department, much of the increased smoke in the West Asheville area is residual smoke from ongoing brush fires in...
Recall: Thousands of pounds of Our Family coffee mislabeled
The recall affects 12-ounce bags of the cherry-flavored coffee.
Firefighters battling western N.C. blazes get a little help from the weather
Crews battling wildfires that have burned for over a week in western North Carolina got a little help from the weather overnight, state officials said Saturday. Humidity, cloud cover and lighter winds enabled firefighters to strengthen containment lines Friday night into Saturday, the North Carolina Forest Service...
