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Waters rise and streets close in Wilkes County, leaving one woman stranded
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Bad weather from Hurricane Helene has turned Wilkesboro into a ghost town. Heavy rains have led to the Moravian Creek nearly overflowing. WFMY News 2's Nixon Norman spoke with folks nearby who say they’ve never seen it this high… or go as fast.
Numerous roads closed across Ashe County
ASHE COUNTY — As rain continues to fall and wind speeds start to increase, more roads across Ashe County are either currently closed due to flooding or trees across the road. As of 10:15 p.m., the following roads in Ashe County are closed or impassable: Brown Road (SR-1104) near Jefferson, both directions New River Bridge...
Grayson Highlands Fall Festival set for Sept. 28-29
Grayson Highlands State Park’s The 48th Annual Grayson Highlands Fall Festival will be held Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The $10 park fee is waived on Saturday September 28th for National Public Lands Day but there is a $5 per entrance fee for the festival on Saturday. On Sunday there will be a $10 parking fee for Grayson Highlands State Park and an additional $5 entrance fee for the festival Sunday. This event is sponsored by the Rugby Volunteer Rescue Squad, Fire Department, and ladies auxiliary. ...
Longtime High Country resident named executive director of Audubon North Carolina
DURHAM — Curtis Smalling has dedicated his career to protecting North Carolina’s birds, starting with surveys for Golden-winged Warblers near his hometown in Boone and working his way up to leading conservation work across the state. Now, he is taking the reins as Audubon North Carolina’s next executive director. National Audubon leadership made the announcement after a nationwide search, during which Smalling served as interim executive director. In his new...
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