Why WNC farms hit especially hard The report outlines ways in which Western North Carolina is especially vulnerable to an event like Helene, geographically and economically.

Wildfires are burning in Western North Carolina. Check out our interactive map for locations, details.

Wildfires are burning in Western North Carolina. Check out our interactive map for locations, details.

Three wildfires in Western North Carolina are nearing containment after improved weather conditions. The Bee Rock Creek fire is 94% contained, the Haoe Lead fire is 29% contained, and the Sam ...

A long-awaited natural spectacle is unfolding in western North Carolina and along the Tennessee border. Brood XIV cicadas emerged from the ground after 17 years of dormancy.

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- The ABC11 First Alert Weather Team takes a detailed look into the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season, including the lasting impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina.