Nowhere to hide: Microplastics are polluting western North Carolina watersheds
However, a recent study examining the types and origins of microplastics in a western North Carolina watershed found that some particles are also hanging out in the air. Jerry Miller, lead researcher and environmental science professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources at Western Carolina University,
Missing in Western North Carolina since Helene: The sounds of freight trains
Railroads must rebuild bridges and miles of tracks before they can resume service on 230 miles of rail lines through the mountains.
How western North Carolina hotel helped guests, staff during Helene
Brian Crook, general manager of The Old Edwards Hospitality Group in Highlands, North Carolina, spoke about how his team was affected by Helene in late September and how they have served members of the community who were devastated by the historic storm.
What western North Carolina needs now: A Q&A with state Senator Julie Mayfield
North Carolina legislators return to Raleigh this week for what will very likely be the final session of 2024. It’s also the final opportunity for lawmakers to appropriate funds that would help the residents of western North Carolina who are still struggling to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
6 'most eccentric' towns in North Carolina are in Western NC: Check them out
The list, compiled by WorldAtlas, featured 9 entries, six of which were located in WNC. Here's what they said about each WNC town, plus the full list.
The brewing recovery in Western North Carolina
The Federal Reserve's last <a href=" Book of 2024 is like Spotify Wrapped but for the economy. There's a little bit of everything inside — labor markets, inflation and even natural disasters. On today's show,
FEMA delivers more temporary homes to Western North Carolina after apologizing for inaccurate timeline
After apologizing for an inaccurate timeline for delivery following a WBTV investigation, FEMA has delivered more temporary ...
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A closer look at Republican bill to strip some Democrats in North Carolina of power
In a vote along party lines this week, Republicans in the North Carolina House completed an override of Gov.-Roy Cooper’s ...
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Small nonprofit donates more than 100 campers to people displaced by Helene in western NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thousands of North Carolinians are still struggling to find permanent housing more than two months after ...
Be ready for light snow in Western North Carolina until early Wednesday evening
The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a report at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, warning residents of light snow until 4 p.m. The ...
North Carolina House overrides veto of bill undermining incoming Democrats
After the state Senate overrode Roy Cooper's veto, the state House did the same, meaning the bill will go into law, but it will likely face legal challenges.
Western Carolina visits UNC Asheville after Dubsky’s 23-point game
UNC Asheville hosts the Western Carolina Catamounts after Connor Dubsky scored 23 points in UNC Asheville's 92-46 victory over the Bluefield College Rams.
North Carolina Gov. Cooper and Gov.-Elect Josh Stein suing State Legislature over SB-382
The bill directs money for Helene Relief in Western N.C. but strips away power from some newly elected Democratic members of the Council of State, including the governor, attorney general and ...
Saint Nicholas Christmas Foundation helping seniors this holiday — and reaching out to families in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Foundation helping seniors this holiday -- and reaching out to families in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane ...