Asheville-area debris from Tropical Storm Helene was estimated to be around 10 million cubic yards. Officials report it to be closer to a fraction of that.

Months after Helene took lives and livelihoods, many Asheville residents haven’t returned to work. Some think there might be ...

The federal government's gutting of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services forced Buncombe County to halt a door-to ...

Ryan Cole, Buncombe County Emergency Management assistant director, said that while some fallen trees left by Helene are not ...

Like many Western North Carolina hamlets, Micaville was born from industry and became a destination for tourists and others drawn by the beauty of the mountains.

As of 8 a.m. on April 2, the statewide burn ban has been lifted, and the Buncombe County local open burning ban has been lifted effective 10 a.m. Residents are reminded to adhere to all local fire ...

At the midpoint of the WNC softball season, five teams have lost two or fewer games. Check out where they land in this week's ...

The National Weather Service forecast mild rain showers throughout March 31. Regional firefighters expect the rain to ...

Wildfires continue to rage in Western North Carolina and the South Carolina Upstate. Stay with the Citizen Times Saturday for live updates.

Multiple wildfires continue to burn in Western North Carolina and the South Carolina ... the Black Cove Fire in Polk County ...

An expansive smoke plume from this wildfire remains intense across eastern Transylvania and most of Henderson County," says North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality. "Heavier smoke has ...

Here are the top performers from Western North Carolina for this week ... Levi McCurry, Mountain Heritage: McCurry went 2-for ...