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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...
Two tornadoes touched down in western NC Wednesday, NWS says
Two tornadoes touched down in western North Carolina Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed. A tornado touched down southeast of Asheville in Rutherford County Wednesday evening, the NWS confirmed. This happened at 8:07 p.m., according to the NWS. Another tornado touched down Wednesday night in Watauga County near...
ACSO seeks help locating possible run-away teen
LANSING — The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating a potential runaway child. Kinsey Lereigh Slate, 14, of Lansing, is believed to have run away from her home sometime throughout the night, according to ACSO. If you believe you have seen her, please contact Ashe County 911 Dispatch immediately. Kinsey is described as 4 feet, 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 115 pounds. She was last seen around 9 p.m. at her home in the Lansing area. If you have any information, please call 911 or call the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office at (336) 846-5600.
Flash Flood Warning through Thursday evening; more rain coming
ASHE COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning through 4:45 p.m. on Thursday as rain continues to fall all across the High Country. A state of emergency has also been declared by Ashe County and the towns of West Jefferson, Jefferson and Lansing, according to Ashe County Emergency Management. According to the NWS Blacksburg office, Ashe, Alleghany, Watauga and Wilkes are all under the warning....
As conditions in mountains worsen, App State cancels some family weekend activities
App State moves classes to remote, cancels activities as rain pours down. After a tornado warning the sent students to hide in closets Wednesday night and with heavy rain continuing to fall, Appalachian State University on Thursday canceled some of the events planned for the upcoming family weekend. "It's odd...
PHOTOS: Waters rise across region as rains hammer Tri-Cities
JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Rains have not let up across the Tri-Cities, leading to multiple school and road closures. Various law enforcement and emergency management agencies are warning drivers to avoid high waters and exercise caution. Rivers and creeks through the region have swelled with water, and flood warnings are in effect for several […]
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. ...
Blue Ridge Energy advises members to be prepared for Hurricane Helene
LENOIR — Blue Ridge Energy line technicians and staff are on high alert and prepared to respond should the effects of Hurricane Helene, which is expected to impact our area Thursday night and Friday, cause outages. The cooperative advises members to be prepared with the following tips. Before a storm, have the following on hand to stay safe and more comfortable in the event of an outage: ...
Liberty University Ruined App State Football’s ‘White Out’ Game With Choice Of Uniform
App State is hosting the university’s third-ever ‘White Out‘ during Saturday’s college football game against Liberty at Kidd-Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. However, the Flames intentionally ruined the Mountaineers’ theme with a petty choice of uniform. The visitors are taking it over on purpose! Appalachian State University has played Liberty University 10 different times […] The post Liberty University Ruined App State Football’s ‘White Out’ Game With Choice Of Uniform appeared first on BroBible.
HCAR Report: Sales down 8.7% in August
HIGH COUNTRY — The High Country real estate market of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties saw sales down 8.7%, and inventory climbed 23.9% during August compared to August 2023, according to the High Country Association of Realtors monthly report. In August, 210 closed sales were on single-family and condo/townhouse properties, for a combined closing total of $135 million and a combined median sales price of $469,500. Inventory: Alleghany, Ashe,...
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