Helene debris as kindling: Wildfires burn in WNC: Polk, Nantahala, Pisgah Forest
A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...
Off the beaten path: 7 WNC towns are worth a detour, according to WorldAtlas
Seven out of 12 towns on this list of "off the beaten path" choices in N.C. were located in the Western region. Here's why.
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High winds, Helene debris exacerbate wildfires in WNC
The largest wildfire in WNC is only 30% contained as of Monday afternoon. Officials are hopeful rain and less wind will help ...
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WNC trout fishing this summer? Where anglers can go in Hurricane Helene aftermath
Post-Helene debris and waterway changes have made some of the public’s favorite fishing rivers inaccessible for the season, ...
Deputies: Suspect wanted on federal warrants arrested on drug charges in WNC
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports an arrest of a suspect wanted on federal charges led to additional drug charges.
After thousands terminated from US Forest Service, some WNC-based staff are reinstated
Some Western North Carolina U.S. Forest Service employees who were fired in a dramatic purge of federal workers have had ...
After $39.7 million hatchery expansion delay, WNC anglers will continue to see impacts from Helene
Some Western North Carolina streams won't be stocked during the 2025 delayed harvest and hatchery supported fishing seasons.
WNC Nature Center in Asheville will reopen in March with new route into wildlife park
The Western North Carolina Nature Center will reopen in March, nearly six months after closing due to Tropical Storm Helene's ...
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2 WNC teams got unlucky draws and other takeaways from NCHSAA basketball playoffs bracket release
Here are four takeaways from the bracket release for WNC teams. East Henderson is attempting to advance past the third round in the playoffs, which would set a school record it broke last season.
Local egg prices rise as WNC counties scramble to adjust to avian flu impact
With the number of avian flu cases increasing across the state, egg prices in WNC counties are beginning to rise (Photo: WLOS Staff) Sellas said he is skeptical about the bird flu reports causing ...
Asheville cardiologist hails new tri-clip heart procedure as groundbreaking for WNC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A newly FDA-approved heart procedure has been successfully performed at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. The tri-clip heart procedure addresses tri-cuspid valve regulation, ...