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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.

Jason Boyer of WLOS television in Asheville joins us to talk about the approaching winter storm, including how the forecast is developed, what is expected to happen in the area for the event, and steps you should take now to prepare.

Mitchell County Fire Marshal and Interim Emergency Management Coordinator Andrew Brewer joins us to talk about the potential winter storm for January 24 & 25. He goes over preparations the county is making for the storm and gives tips on what residents should do to be ready for “The Next 72.”

Merry in Mitchell returns for its second season this Christmas and Kelly Jones, Director of the Tourism Development Authority in Mitchell County joins us to talk about this celebration of the Christmas season and how local individuals, businesses, and organizations can get involved.

NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill joined forces to look at changes in water sources in our region that may be due to Helene's visit in 2024. Today, we talk with Jackie McDonald-Gibson from NC State about POWR, a study on drinking water in Mitchell County that was conducted earlier this year, and we go over general findings the research found in our region.

Mitchell County Cooperative Extension is joining forces with Yancey County Cooperative Extension, EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems, and the Mayland Community College Small Business Center to host an Agricultural Summit at the Mayland Community College Yancey Campus on Saturday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. County Extension Director Brandon Pitman joins us to talk about what will be covered and...