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Nearly 2 years after Helene, recovery varies across western North Carolina
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (356+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — This month marks two years since Helene devastated western North Carolina. While communities across the mountains have made major progress, recovery does not look the same everywhere. "Some days it feels like two weeks. Some days it feels…...
Forest Service receiving nearly $65M in Helene recovery funds to restore national forests
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (318+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Forest Service is receiving nearly $65 million in Helene recovery funds after signing an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture. Forest Service receiving nearly $65M in Helene recovery funds to restore national forests. (WLOS) The…...
Atlantic hurricane season could set record for latest first hurricane in modern era
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (316+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is Sept. 10, bringing us to the doorstep of the latest hurricane start on record in the modern satellite era. Historically, our busiest weeks ramp up in mid-August and run through…...
Early signs of fall color emerging in WNC's higher elevations
4+ day, 29+ min ago (310+ words) WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WLOS) — Early signs of fall are beginning to show across western North Carolina. Dogwoods, red maples, yellowwoods, sourwoods and yellow buckeyes are among the species that can show color early in the season. Late-summer plants such as…...
Haywood County celebrates opening of new emergency shelter
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (114+ words) HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood County leaders and emergency service personnel celebrated the opening of a new emergency shelter on Sept. 8 with a ribbon cutting. The shelter features three bays for ambulances, a new HVAC system, bathrooms and sleeping quarters. It…...
WNC residents urged to prepare for the next emergency during National Preparedness Month
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (225+ words) HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide effort aimed at highlighting the importance of knowing what to do in an emergency. With the devastation caused by Helene still being felt two years later, western North Carolina counties…...
Labor Day holiday brings calm atmosphere to Asheville, visitors say
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (151+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Downtown Asheville was not that crowded, with some Labor Day visitors loving the calmer atmosphere. Along Biltmore Avenue, families and couples were seen window shopping and enjoying a break from the heat. Some businesses were closed for the…...
Western North Carolina gets a break from the heat Labor Day
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (133+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina is getting a big break in the heat just in time for Labor Day! After a solid week with high temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s, the mountains will enjoy some much-needed relief Monday, Sept....
Severe weather to return in western NC on Sunday with damaging winds possible
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (155+ words) Until 8:00 PM for numerous counties across western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Today, a round of severe weather brought some wind damage and power outages to the region in western North Carolina and the Upstate. Even though…...
Dangerous heat, possible extreme storms prompt Weather Warn Day for Saturday
1+ week, 2+ day ago (218+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The heat wave continues in western North Carolina, with dangerous heat and humidity in the forecast for today and Saturday. A Weather Warn Day is in effect for Friday and Saturday, as there is a chance of extreme…...