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WEBSmoky Mountain News. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, with FEMA Administrator Deanna Criswell in tow, continued his multi-day western swing today, making stops in Haywood County to survey damage from Hurricane Helene, to thank volunteers and to hear from local officials. The head of FEMA, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, Republican Haywood County ...
Perkins brothers turn custom home building business into …
WEBWednesday, November 17, 2021. “Living the dream” is what comes to mind after spending a couple of hours with the Perkins brothers and their construction crew on top of a mountain in Nantahala. The sun was shining overhead and the autumn colors were at their peak as the builders finished up work on another custom built house that will soon ...
Believing Bigfoot: Locals log Sasquatch evidence in North …
WEBMay 22, 2019 · Army of believers. Macon County has one of the highest number of Bigfoot sightings in North Carolina, as reported by the BFRO — five incidents are logged on the site. Montgomery County has far-and-away the most reports, with 13, followed by Onslow and Cleveland counties with six.
Panther sightings persist in the Smokies - Smoky Mountain News
WEBApr 15, 2020 · Mountain lions were common enough well into the 19th century throughout North Carolina. According to Donald W. Linzey’s notes in Mammals of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (1995), the last mountain lion killed in the Great Smokies was back in the early winter of 1920: “Tom Sparks was said to have been attacked by a panther while herding sheep on Spence Field.
What’s left behind: Canton mill closure leaves complex …
WEBJun 28, 2023 · Like the mill in Maryland, the Canton mill has left behind some messes. Currently, there are two active cleanups onsite resulting from issues with above-ground storage tanks. The first , discovered in February 2021, was a release of gasoline from an underground pump supply line from a tank. A 1-foot-thick layer was …
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WEBOct 2, 2024 · There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET daily. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for ...
Tropical Storm Helene hits Western North Carolina
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Sustained winds of up to 40 mph are likely with gusts as high as 80 mph. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the North Carolina-side of the park for tonight into Friday. A high-wind warning was issued for the Tennessee-side of the park beginning Thursday at 8 p.m. through Friday at 8 p.m.
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WEBMar 22, 2024 · Cold Mountain Corn Maize | Canton, NC. 1:00p. Powered by. News and information from the western North Carolina region covering Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain county.
Old Edwards Inn changes ownership : Highlands officials expect ...
WEBJun 26, 2024 · Old Edwards’ President and Managing Director Richard Delany noted that while the transaction is a large change for the company itself, not a lot of change will be seen on the surface. “Old Edwards Hospitality Group has simply changed ownership,” he said. “All staffing, operations, events, memberships, partnerships, policies, vendors ...
Jam on: Hillbilly Jam returns to Maggie Valley
WEBJul 21, 2021 · Hillbilly Jam 2021 schedule of events. The 12th annual Hillbilly Jam will take place in and around Maggie Valley from Thursday, July 22, through Sunday, July 25. Featuring live music, comedy, crafts, television moonshiners and a car and bike show, the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (or so) on Friday …