Locations in Swannanoa, Spruce Pine and Morganton have been closed for more than 16 months
Brief early-week warmup may be followed by colder, unsettled weather
Crews work to repair line near golf course; residents may face outages for several hours
Nonessential water use banned as towns respond to developing water shortage
Jessica Barnes Ferland sentenced to more than 10 years in prison in death of Jaquan Bowen
Visitors can hike and explore behind gates, but safety precautions are advised
Move follows serious safety incidents, including two patient deaths and measles exposure
Early voting begins Feb. 12; officials urge residents to confirm registration and voter ID now
State transportation officials say restoring rail service to Western North Carolina could support thousands of jobs and boost regional connectivity
Advisories in effect across NC mountains as temperatures plunge overnight
