Blue Ridge Parkway Helene repairs to cost more than $1 billion; What to know
Closures continue along the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC as contractors work to reopen the iconic road known for its spectacular ...
A race like no other: Bizarre western NC tradition returns
One of North Carolina's most beloved — and unusual — traditions returned to the Blue Ridge Mountains this weekend.
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‘21st Century Packhorse Librarian’ Brings Books to Rural Communities
In the 1930s, women employed by the Works Progress Administration rode pack horses through the mountains of eastern Kentucky, ...
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Tourism event highlights recovery, growth and resilience after Tropical Storm Helene
Nine guest speakers shared their thoughts during panel discussions on topics ranging from environmental preservation, ...
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Blue Ridge Energy crews still restoring power after winter ice storm
Ice storms from earlier this week have left parts of the foothills and mountains stuck without power ... are still without power as Blue Ridge Energy said crews continue repairing lines around the ...
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Ice storm cuts power to over 200,000, litters landscape with broken trees
The outages are two-thirds of what they were during Helene. Temperatures are expected to reach the 40s today over much of ...
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'We haven't forgotten': Couple's road trip ends with rescue mission of hope for Helene-struck North Carolina
One Virginia couple’s seemingly small act of kindness served as a reminder that even in challenging times, the human spirit, ...
Federal hiring freeze could compromise Blue Ridge Parkway 'basic visitor experience,' NPS superintendent says
The superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway said that she expects to eventually hire seasonal workers, but in the mean time ...
US Forest Service reopens more than 100 miles of Appalachian Trail in NC after Helene
To date, the US Forest Service has surveyed and cleared nearly 240 miles of roads (nearly 76% of roads) across the ...