Author: WeatherPreppers

The fire has spread about 650 acres, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Fire crews are battling a 650-acre wildfire at Crowders Mountain State Park, with the blaze now 75% contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. The U.S. Forest Service and multiple agencies have been working throughout the day to contain the fire, according to Crowders Mountain Fire & Rescue. Operations have created several roadside fires in the…

The program, now in its sixth year, brought much-needed resources to schools in western North Carolina, as well as an emotional boost for students. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a heartwarming display of community support, The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation, Carolina Panthers, and Coca-Cola Consolidated have extended their annual “Joy to the Carolinas” program to hurricane-impacted schools in western North Carolina this week. The initiative, now in its sixth year, brought holiday spirit and much-needed…

Vance said, “My simple message to the people of Appalachia is that we haven’t forgotten you — we love you.” FAIRVIEW, N.C. — Vice President-elect JD Vance on Friday assured residents of western North Carolina still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene that they haven’t been forgotten as he surveyed storm wreckage and talked to first responders in one of his first public appearances since the election. Vance said he was visiting because the holidays are…

Twelve hand-painted barrels are up for auction, all painted in the signature style of each participating artist. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over a dozen Charlotte artists are coming together for a good cause.  Each artist has created a unique piece of art that is up for auction, with proceeds benefiting western North Carolina relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene.  It’s happening through a partnership between the TAOH Outdoor Gallery, the Piece for Peace Movement,…

The town is hoping the snow brings back a sense of normalcy as it continues recovering from the storm. BANNER ELK, N.C. — Snow may have stopped falling out of the sky, but it’s still coming down on Beech Mountain.  The Beech Mountain Ski Resort is expected to open on Saturday, Nov. 30, welcoming in as many people as possible. It’s hard to believe just eight weeks ago this entire part of the state was…

More than 55,000 flood loss claims have been reported to the National Flood Insurance Program. WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Wednesday that flood insurance payments for Hurricane Helene have exceeded $1 billion.  Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, caused widespread devastation across several states, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.  As of Wednesday, more than 55,000 flood loss claims have been…

More than 55,000 flood loss claims have been reported to the National Flood Insurance Program. WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Wednesday that flood insurance payments for Hurricane Helene have exceeded $1 billion.  Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, caused widespread devastation across several states, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.  As of Wednesday, more than 55,000 flood loss claims have been…