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North Carolina is still battling several wildfires that were first reported over a week ago. Will they get some relief from rain today? See forecast.

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is considering reducing some permitting costs for work on primary residences ...

Smoke is also dense locally in Asheville prompting a code red air quality alert for all residents. An increase in smoky haze for our neighbors along the Blue Ridge Parkway and areas of the ...

The Rattlesnake Branch Fire in Cruso, North Carolina, grew to at least 400 acres and is sending smoke to nearby Asheville. Air quality in Asheville and Flat Rock in North Carolina dropped into the ...

Four WNC counties have made adjustments to their spring sports schedules for Friday due to poor air quality and multiple ...

Wildfires continue to rage in Western North Carolina and the South Carolina Upstate. Stay with the Citizen Times Saturday for ...

Months after Helene took lives and livelihoods, many Asheville residents haven't returned to work. Some think there might be ...

There are now at least seven areas of wildfire smoke impacting North Carolina air quality, officials said. The Rattlesnake Branch Fire in Cruso, North Carolina, grew to at least 400 acres and is ...