Burn Ban Issued in 14 WNC Counties
Raliegh -- Due to severe drought conditions in Western North Carolina, the North Carolina Forest Service has implemented a burn ban in 14 counties to prevent further ignition of brush fires.
Raliegh -- Due to severe drought conditions in Western North Carolina, the North Carolina Forest Service has implemented a burn ban in 14 counties to prevent further ignition of brush fires.
Henderson County declared a State of Emergency Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. due to the Poplar Drive brush fire that has affected more than 400 acres in the county.
Franklin -- November 2, 2023: On Wednesday afternoon at around 2:30 p.m. Emergency crews responded to a medical call at a local bank.
WNC -- November 2, 2023: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has officially reported the initial two deaths caused by influenza for the 2023-24 flu season.
Rutherford County -- November 1, 2023: On Tuesday, Rutherford County Sheriff's filed criminal charges against an individual who allegedly made threatening phone calls to Isothermal Community College.
WNC- November 1, 2023: U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western District of North Carolina announced in a press release last month, that a former NASCAR team owner is facing federal charges.
Rutherford County -- The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced late today:
Yancey County -- October 30, 2023: Multiple law enforcement agencies working together seized a substantial quantity of methamphetamine.
Rutherford County -- On Saturday, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office announced the following: