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The risk of wildfire due to the downed trees and brush from Helene continues to remain high. Drought conditions are still occurring in Western North Carolina which also increases wildfire danger. Dillon Michael with the North Carolina Forest Service discusses wildfire and the steps his agency is taking to protect the public. Plus, he outlines things folks can do to help prevent wildfires.

Mitchell County residents can help themselves to free firewood, courtesy of the Mitchell County Long-Term Resilience Group. Stephanie Pitman joins us to talk about the project, with wood available at the old Harris Middle School in Spruce Pine and the Buladean Community Center.

As winter approaches, now is the time to get your heating system in order for your home or business. Bryan Brewer, Fire Coordinator for Mitchell County, joins us with some tips on how to make your heater safer to use.

The Mitchell County Long-Term Resilience Group is working to provide free firewood for the upcoming winter. The organization has scheduled a community workday on Saturday, November 7 and are asking volunteers to come together from 10 AM to 2 PM to cut and stack firewood which will then be made available for free to county residents. Stephanie Pitman with the group joins us to talk about the workda...

Preserve, Plan, and Prosper is an August 26th workshop sponsored by Mitchell County Cooperative Extension to provide information on  farm and forest land preservation. It allows landowners to learn more about preservation of their properties along with land succession planning opportunities. Brandon Pitman, Extension Agent for Mitchell County joins us to talk more about this special day.

Mitchell County Fire Marshal Andrew Brewer joins us to discuss how to be safe using fireworks during the Independence Day holiday. We also have a brief discussion about the drought conditions in the region and we wrap up with a review of making preparations as we are in hurricane season.

Stephanie Pitman with the Mitchell County Long-Term Resilience Group joins us to discuss an upcoming presentation by the American Red Cross and North Carolina Forest Service on wildfire safety. The presentation is Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the former Bowman Middle School in Bakersville.

Mitchell County Assistant Fire Marshal and Fire Coordinator Bryan Brewer joins us to discuss the dangerous wildfire conditions in our region, what the Burn Ban means and how it is being enforced, and steps to take to protect yourself from the threat of wildfires.

The deadline for filing appeals to FEMA on open claims is March 25, 2026. Mitchell Long-Term Resilience Group representative Sophie Phillips joins us to discuss the deadline and what options might be available to those who filed a FEMA claim.

WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer joins us to discuss the severe-level drought that our region has now been experiencing for several months and what that means both for pour weather and for the risk of wildfires in our region.

Spring Fire Season is upon us, and Mitchell County Fire Coordinator Bryan Brewer joins us to discuss the dangers that are out there again this spring and steps you can take to help prevent wildfires.

The second Mitchell County Tourism Summit is March 19. Tourism Development Authority Director Kelly Jones joins us to talk about the summit and the unveiling of a new branding initiative for Mitchell County tourism along with what they expect from tourism for the area in 2026.

Damage to the streams, land, and trees, is a legacy that Helene has left in Western North Carolina. On Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, the Blue Ridge Resource Conservation & Development group is coordinating a group of agencies and organizations who are working to either repair that damage or reduce its effects in an Open House being held at the former Bowman Middle School in Baker...

The worst of the snow has passed us, but now dangerous cold is setting in WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer shares what to expect as we head for Sunday and a cold start to next week.

As snow returns to our region for the weekend, Mitchell County Emergency Management is getting ready for the storm. John Masters, Assistant EM Director for the county joins us to go over preparations being made to deal with this storm.

Get ready because here it comes! Winter storm #2 is expected to begin in our area Friday afternoon. WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer joins us to share what they are expecting from this storm and the timeline for its effects.

The deadline to enroll for consideration by RenewNC for funds to help repair damage from Hurricane Helene is Saturday, January 31. Stephaie Pitman with the Mitchell County Long-Term Resilience Group joins us to talk about the program, help for those who have questions about RenewNC, and shares more information about the Multi-Agency Resources Center, its mission, and what they are doing for the up...

WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer is with us to talk about round two of winter weather that is approaching Mitchell County this weekend. Looks like we are going to have the first substantial county-wide snowfall Friday and Saturday. He gives us details on the storm including timing, what to expect, and more.

Mitchell County Emergency Management Director Andrew Brewer joins us with an update on conditions in Mitchell County following the ice/freezing rain storm of the past weekend, plus we discuss another potential winter storm for the end of this week.

WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer has a weather update for Monday afternoon, night, and Tuesday morning (January 26 & 27). It‘s gonna be dangerously cold and we encourage everyone to stay in and stay safe as life-threatening cold combined with icy conditions makes being out treacherous.

Precipitation is beginning to fall from the winter storm and WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer has the latest updated forecast for Mitchell County.

Bryan Brewer, Fire Coordinator for Mitchell County, joins us to discuss two important things to remember during this winter weather: guarding against carbon monoxide poisoning and dealing with frozen water pipes during extremely cold weather.

WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer joins us with an update on the approaching winter storm and the final steps you should take to prepare for its arrival Saturday afternoon.

County fire Marshal and Interim Emergency Management Director Andrew Brewer and County Manager Allen Cook release a public statement concerning preparations for the winter storm for the weekend of January 24-25, 2026.