What western North Carolina needs now: A Q&A with state Senator Julie Mayfield
North Carolina legislators return to Raleigh this week for what will very likely be the final session of 2024. It’s also the final opportunity for lawmakers to appropriate funds that would help the residents of western North Carolina who are still struggling to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Western North Carolina schools announce class changes due to cold weather
Multiple western North Carolina schools announced changes to the school schedule due to cold temperatures on Wednesday.
Thanksgiving travel detours in Western North Carolina: What you need to know
Interstate 40 collapsed due to flood damage from Tropical Storm Helene. As over 250 roads remain closed in WNC, NCDOT is suggesting holiday detours.
School closings, delays in Western North Carolina, Tuesday, Dec. 3
Some school systems in Western North Carolina are closed Tuesday, Dec. 3, due to winter weather. Asheville City Schools: Closed, remote learning day. A-B Tech: Opening at 10 a.m. Avery County Schools: Closed,
North Carolina school closures, delays, and remote learning announced amid snow threat
Several districts are affected by icy conditions and delays, with colder temperatures anticipated throughout the week.
Western NC schools delayed, closed due to weather
(WSPA)—Due to the wintry conditions, several schools in Western North Carolina will be delayed or closed Tuesday morning. The following schools have changed their schedules: Buncombe County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay.
North Carolina Senate overrides governor’s veto shifting power away from incoming Democrats
The Republican-controlled North Carolina state Senate overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D-NC) veto on a bill that would strip ...
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'Thankful': 2 months after Helene, Western North Carolina survivors move into temporary housing
According to FEMA, 33 families have temporary homes to call their own in Western North Carolina as of Thanksgiving and nearly ...
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CCSD collects supplies for North Carolina storm victims
It’s the season of giving, and the Charleston County School District is helping our neighbors in North Carolina with a large ...
The gift of shelter: Donated campers give hope, community in Western North Carolina
The same Appalachian areas still recovering from Helene are expected to get more snow in the days following Thanksgiving.
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It will take years for western North Carolina's water systems to recover from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene took out critical infrastructure in western North Carolina, specifically water systems that were already ...
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Buying a real Christmas tree could help farmers in western North Carolina
A Christmas tree farmer says choosing to purchase a “real” tree this holiday season can go a long way in supporting farmers ...
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'United for Western North Carolina': ABC11, NCAB teams with United Way to help WNC recovery efforts
NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- On this national day of Giving Tuesday, ABC11 and the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters ...
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Western North Carolina Christmas tree farm feeling the holiday spirit from the community
Just one day from Thanksgiving, the Carolinas already feel like Christmas. The area is still working toward normalcy two ...
Western North Carolina state representative explains why he voted against Helene relief bill
The lawmaker representing Haywood and Madison counties told Queen City News he has not been approached by Republican ...
Despite pause in RTP, Apple still active across North Carolina
The California tech firm, which hit “pause” on its RTP plans over the summer, is “quietly hum [ming] in the background” in ...