Happening Today: North Carolina officials updating winter storm plans
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is expected to give an update Thursday morning on their plans to protect people from this weekend’s winter storm.
Update: School closings, delays in Western North Carolina, Thursday, Jan. 9
Here is a list of school systems that are closed or operating on delays Thursday, Jan. 9, because of winter weather.
UPDATE: Winter weather advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Tuesday morning, according to the NWS
On Monday at 10:53 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated winter weather advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties.
UPDATE: Winter storm warning affecting Western North Carolina until Monday evening, according to the NWS
The NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated winter storm warning at 3:46 a.m. on Monday. The warning is for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties.
A western North Carolina college president looks back on a tumultuous semester
Warren Wilson college is located in one of the areas Hurricane Helene hit hardest earlier this year. President Damián Fernández talks about ongoing repairs, losses, and lessons learned in an interview with WUNC.
Winter storm watch issued for Eastern North Carolina for Friday and Saturday, according to the NWS
On Thursday at 3:27 a.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Wakefield VA valid from Friday 7 p.m. until Saturday 1 p.m. The watch is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Gates,
Prepare for snow showers in Western North Carolina until Wednesday midday
A report from the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Wednesday at 8:42 a.m. warns of snow showers until noon. The alert is for Avery, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain and Haywood counties.
Winter weather advisory affecting North Alabama until Monday evening
On Monday at 10:03 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson,
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Fact Check: Did western NC sheriff’s deputies steal Helene generators?
A TikTok video that’s been viewed hundreds of thousands of times accuses sheriff’s deputies in Mitchell County in western ...
Savannah musician compiles massive tribute album to raise funds for Western NC recovery
The Savannah music community is coming together for an unprecedented compilation album spanning over 50 years of Savannah music history. Marshes To Mountains: Savannah, GA Helps Rebuild Western NC ...
State releases names of 104 Helene victims in North Carolina for 1st time: See list here
North Carolina officials are sharing a comprehensive list of the names of those confirmed killed in Hurricane Helene for the ...