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Community
5 months ago
Storm brings ice, power outages, water issues to Asheville area

Travel discouraged as ice coats roads and infrastructure problems grow

Local
5 months ago
Ice builds across Asheville area as freezing rain locks up roads

Up to a quarter-inch of ice reported by Sunday morning, with totals still climbing

Outdoors
5 months ago
Hikes of WNC: Lookout Mountain Loop

Just minutes from University of North Carolina Asheville main campus, Lookout Mountain Loop is a beloved hiking spot for students and locals alike. The .6 mile trail is a quick lap around a North Asheville peak, but the views of the city skyline and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains will make a lasting impact on any adventurer.

Community
5 months ago
Flurries, sleet begin in Western North Carolina as storm takes shape

Forecasters warn freezing rain totals remain uncertain; power outages and dangerous travel possible

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

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

Local
5 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
5 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
5 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
6 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
6 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

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