Power outage map: Swaths of western North Carolina dark after Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in the western part of North Carolina. See the map of power outages caused by the ...

North Carolina outage map: Nearly 200,000 still without power Sunday due to Helene

More than a week after storms from Hurricane Helene ripped through the Southeast, hard-hit Western North Carolina is still ...

A Year After Hurricane Helene, These Western North Carolina Towns Are Ready For You To Return To The Mountains

A year after Helene, these Western North Carolina towns are ready and excited for you to come visit again. Find a place to ...

Fall colors in North Carolina: Your guide to when the leaves change for peak viewing

From the vibrant hues of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the serene beauty statewide, explore the best locations and timing to ...

Western NC road trips: These 5 scenic drives are some of the best in NC. Here's why

The honored Western North Carolina routes include the Waterfall Byway, Cherohala Skyway, and Appalachian Medley Scenic Byway. The Nantahala Byway and a segment of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville ...

UPDATE: Western North Carolina under a flash flood warning until 2 a.m. Saturday

At 12:49 a.m. on Saturday, the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until 2 a.m. The warning is ...