Wintry weather conditions has forced Buncombe County Schools to operate Friday on a 2-hour delay for students, officials said.

Amid the grim projections, state and local tourism leaders emphasize the need to draw visitors back to the region.

The Grandfather Ranger District in Western North Carolina announced the reopening of additional roads and 85 miles of trails.

The overnight detour will direct traffic to U.S. 25 South (Hendersonville Road) via I-40 East. Drivers will be directed to I-40 exit 50, then south on Hendersonville Road to Airport Road and back to I ...

The Wednesday, Nov. 20, Buncombe County Helene recovery briefing covered the Lake Julian Festival of Lights, holiday events, ...