The United States Forest Service have canceled a logging project in the Pisgah National Forest after public outcry and a lawsuit filed by local conservation groups. According to the suit, the U.S. Forest Service had begun logging in the area under the guise of debris removal without proper documentation or public approval.
Rain expected Thursday into early Friday, with slight chance of wintry mix in higher elevations
Additional meetings scheduled as recovery planning continues after tropical storm damage
Temperatures plunge from 60s to below freezing as advisories take effect in the mountains
Advisories remain in effect as cold temperatures keep mountain roads slick
Looking for things to do this weekend? We have you covered. From Christmas parades to winter markets, we have a one horse open sleigh’s worth of activities in our weekend guide.
Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid threatens forests, park biologists hope biocontrol offers long-term solution
Public meeting scheduled Wednesday in Barnardsville to discuss Helene recovery efforts
Winter weather advisory in effect for areas near Asheville from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning
Grants will restore streams, floodplains and stormwater infrastructure to reduce flooding and improve community resiliency