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Community
3 months ago
Winter Storm Fern bears down on Asheville area

Forecasters warn of crippling ice, power outages and dangerous travel beginning Saturday night

Local
3 months ago
Ice storm warning issued for Asheville area

Forecasters warn of dangerous travel, possible long-lasting power outages across Western North Carolina

Law enforcement vehicle near a snow-covered mountainside.
Local
3 months ago
Blue Ridge Parkway to close Friday ahead of winter storm

Closures expected in North Carolina and Virginia; travel strongly discouraged

NWS Winter Storm ice totals
Local
3 months ago
Ice storm expected to peak in Asheville area on Sunday

Forecasters warn of dangerous ice accumulation, power outages and prolonged cold into next week

Lifestyle
3 months ago
Long live the King: Elvis the Skunk passes away at WNC Nature Center

The Western North Carolina Nature Center has lost one of its rockstar animals. This week, Elvis the Striped Skunk passed away at the age of 8, following a recent decline in health.

Paul Roberts, the county maintenance engineer for NCDOT in Buncombe County, said crews have been working for days to prepare equipment, materials and staffing ahead of the storm, which could bring snow, ice or freezing rain.
Community
3 months ago
Hundreds of workers, tons of salt readied for storm

NCDOT begins pre-treatment of interstates and primary and secondary roads in Asheville area

On The Town
3 months ago
Things to do in Asheville, snow day edition

For this edition of our weekly weekend guide, we decided to suggest our favorite snow day activities. After making your preparations for the forthcoming winter storm, consider these cold weather pastimes. Stay warm and keep safe out there.

Local
3 months ago
Ice threat grows ahead of weekend winter storm

Forecasters warn of dangerous travel and prolonged power outages in Asheville area

Community
3 months ago
Barn fire spreads into woods, burns 24 acres in Leicester

Two non-residential structures destroyed; no injuries reported

French Broad River
Local
3 months ago
What winter weather warnings, watches and advisories mean

The National Weather Service uses different criteria by region to signal varying levels of winter storm risk

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