Home to over 50 species of at-risk animals, the NCDEQ called the French Broad River basin "one of the most heavily altered" in Western NC.

One of the most-traveled roads in Henderson County is now starting to be rebuilt more than seven months after Hurricane ...

There’s a moment when you’re driving through the winding roads of western North Carolina, surrounded by nothing but trees and ...

In a nutshell People living in areas with fragmented forests and suburban “open spaces” have a significantly higher risk of ...

Three wildfires continue to burn across Western ... map for WNC and the region. It is updated hourly and provides information on the fires. Bee Rock Creek Fire update; McDowell County, NC ...

WSPA Spartanburg Western NC Easter tradition continues in new location Posted: April 21, 2025 | Last updated: April 21, 2025 Unfortunately, due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the park was ...

Like much of Western North Carolina, Chimney Rock – the state park and the surrounding village – saw significant damage from Hurricane Helene. Six months after the hurricane hit, the park and ...

This year, the gratitude for the men and women who restore electricity runs extra deep in North Carolina. When the remnants of Hurricane Helene destroyed western North Carolina, thousands of ...

“However, we are still in the midst of spring wildfire season and our recent wildfire activity, especially in Western North Carolina, is a reminder to remain vigilant about burning safely and ...

25. The extensions come as residents in western North Carolina continue to recover from Hurricane Helene.The deadline extension automatically applies to any taxpayers with an address in the state.

Two major wildfires, the Bee Rock Creek and Haoe Lead fires, are burning in Western North Carolina. The Bee Rock ... See our interactive wildfire map for WNC and the region. It is updated hourly ...

Two wildfires spreading in western North Carolina have burned a wooded area more than 2 square miles (about 5.2 square kilometers), forest officials said. The larger fire in the Joyce Kilmer ...