Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
Heavy Winds With Gusts of Up to 50 mph Expected in North Carolina
A Wind Advisory has been issued for parts of western North Carolina as gusty winds of up to 50 mph are expected to impact the region, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

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Manhunt for North Carolina inmate who escaped from jail through ventilation system: Sheriff's office
Attempted murder suspect escapes through North Carolina jail's ventilation system
Manhunt underway for 'dangerous' NC inmate who escaped jail through ventilation system
North Carolina man dies after being hit by two vehicles in Elizabeth City
Kournikova, who stays mostly out of the spotlight, has been with singer Enrique Iglesias since 2001. Phyllis Fong, a 22-year veteran of the Agriculture Department, had told colleagues that she intended to stay after the White House fired her Friday.
North Carolina Supreme Court blocking Democrat from re-claiming seat amid election battle
The 2024 race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat remains the last vote from the election to not be settled. Here's what to know.
North Carolina: Volunteers, organizations participate in annual 'Point in Time' Count
Kournikova, who stays mostly out of the spotlight, has been with singer Enrique Iglesias since 2001. Phyllis Fong, a 22-year veteran of the Agriculture Department, had told colleagues that she intended to stay after the White House fired her Friday.
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No proof JD Vance provided ‘furnished apartments’ for North Carolina Hurricane Helene victims
Vice President JD Vance has not visited North Carolina since he was sworn in. His first official trip was Jan. 27, when he surveyed Hurricane Helene damage in Damascus, Virginia. When we searched using Google and the Nexis news archive,
Why 2 North Carolina counties are swapping residents in 4 days despite local opposition
JR Hopson, a 35-year-old Lincoln County resident, said he bought his home in 2019 to be closer to family and because he wanted his children to attend Lincoln County Public Schools. After the change, 90% of his property will lie in Catawba County and he expects his three children will be required to attend school in the district.
Bill Belichick makes first major change as North Carolina head coach
Bill Belichick made his first major change as head coach of North Carolina. The former New England Patriots coach reportedly had a lot to do with the decision for the field at Kenan Stadium to return to natural grass.
New PFAS treatment facilities aim to clean North Carolina drinking water
Aqua unveiled seven PFAS treatment facilities in North Carolina, aiming to remove toxic chemicals from drinking water as utilities brace for EPA regulations and potential federal policy changes.
Zito: Trump’s North Carolina visit brings hope
In the days leading up to President Donald Trump's visit to Appalachian North Carolina, Monica Glowinski said her biggest prayer for the people of Buncombe County, which was devastated by the wrath of Hurricane Helene, was that Trump would not let their plight be forgotten.
UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
On Wednesday at 4:07 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated wind advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes counties.