Powerful quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people
A powerful earthquake has rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand, killing at least 150 people, mostly in Myanmar, where a bridge and a dam collapsed.
'Hope, sadness, and remembrance': western North Carolina slowly heals six months after Helene
βI think the reality is, many folks donβt understand how much work is ahead of us," says William Carpenter, executive director of the Valley Hope Foundation.
Smoke from Carolina wildfires triggers 'Code Purple' air quality alert in Western N.C.
Code Purple air quality alert issued for Transylvania County Thursday with officials urging residents to avoid outdoor activities as wildfire smoke blankets the region.
Black Cove Complex fires scorch 6,500 acres, prompt evacuations in western North Carolina
Together, the blazes are known as the Black Cove Complex fires - but to the residents of Polk and Henderson counties, itβs yet another tragedy as they pick up the pieces Hurricane Helene left just six months ago.
Table Rock Fire quickly doubles in size
The Table Rock Fire in South Carolina nearly doubled in size on Wednesday growing to 4,556 acres.
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina
Fire destroys home, over 100 vehicles in Burke County
As of 9 PM Saturday, the fire has scorched over 180 acres in the Triple community north of downtown Valdese.
Red Flag Warning in effect Saturday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect across parts of the Carolinas on Saturday as critical fire weather conditions move in.
Statewide burn ban in effect in NC until further notice
Due to an increased fire risk, the North Carolina Forest Service has issued a burn ban for all counties in North Carolina.
Firefighters battle multiple wildfires in Polk County, N.C.
Multiple wildfires are burning in western North Carolina. Due to the fire risk, there is a burn ban in place for the entire state.
WeatherWise Alert: wind advisory in effect Thursday night for the high country
Strong northwest gusts up to 50-60 mph possible for the mountains, along with accumulating snow Thursday night.
Hurricane Helene: Full report released by the National Hurricane Center
The National Hurricane Center released the Tropical Cyclone Report for hurricane Helene on Wednesday. Helene is responsible for at least 248 direct and indirect deaths in the United States.
North Carolina lawmakers approve additional $528M for Hurricane Helene recovery
North Carolina lawmakers agreed Wednesday to spend another $528 million on Hurricane Helene recovery.
Cleanup underway after deadly weekend of tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms
Residents are surveying damage from unusually vicious weather in multiple U.S. states where violent twisters, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires decimated entire neighborhoods.
WeatherWise Alert: Tornado Watch issued ahead of Sunday morning severe threat
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch until 2 p.m. for parts of the region as a line of rain and storms works its way east through the Carolinas Sunday morning.
North Carolina lawmakers introduce bill targeting parking lots
The bipartisan-supported bill aims to remove parking minimum requirements and toxic pavement sealants while updating guidance on how to manage run-off and floodplains.
