Extremely low Mississippi River levels allow 'once in a lifetime' tourist destination to reemerge again
Human-driven climate change, through the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, has made the once-rare event all too common.
The Mountaineer2d
Raging waters undermine bridge in Frog Level, prompting closure
The bridge over Richland Creek in Frog Level — an important artery between downtown Waynesville and Russ Avenue — is closed ...
Post Register2d
Garden Fire prompts evacuations, Red Rock and Black Eagle fires burn together
An evacuation order has been implemented for some people who live near the Garden Fire that’s burning southwest of the ...
Where is gas near me? Hurricane Milton closed stations, caused long lines in Polk County
Millions of people evacuated from regions threatened by Hurricane Milton over the last few days, and many have been returning as waters recede and power is restored. But the rush of people on the ...
Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina
Rumors are spreading wildly on social media about recovery efforts in North Carolina. Here are the rumors and what’s really ...
The Herald-Sun5d
‘That’s what athletics are about.’ Charlotte teams help UNC Asheville recover post-Helene
After Hurricane Helene decimated their campus, some UNC Asheville sports teams have temporarily moved to Charlotte to ...