After reporting a low number of power outages in Asheville this morning, conditions have continued to worsen across the Western North Carolina region, with outages now numbering in the thousands.
No remote learning planned as power outages persist
Officials urge people to stay informed and take precautions as roads, waterways and neighborhoods remain at risk
Travel discouraged as ice coats roads and infrastructure problems grow
After a mostly dry Saturday, Winter Storm Fern crept in overnight, coating Western North Carolina with ice and knocking out power for over many toward the North Carolina-South Carolina state line.
A roadside marker near Brevard recalls a vanished Cherokee village and a legend that still raises questions.
Up to a quarter-inch of ice reported by Sunday morning, with totals still climbing
Duke Energy deploys crews from across U.S. and Canada ahead of icing
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.
Following Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s return to the “28 Days Later” franchise last summer, director Nia DaCosta brings her own gruesome, meditative take to the zombie series with “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.” Read our review for more.