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Progression map of Collett Ridge Fire, October 23 - Nov. 12, 2023.

Collett Ridge Fire smolders ahead of warmer weather

News Staff

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Body The Collett Ridge Fire continues to grow slowly as firefighters brace for a couple of warmer, drier days starting Monday.

Fire as seen from Pisgah Road. Notice the helicopter approaching from the lower right preparing to drop water on the blaze.

Firefighters at Collett Ridge Fire take advantage as rain sets in

News Staff

Friday, November 10, 2023

Body The Collett Ridge Fire passed the 5,000 acre mark as firefighters seek to capitalize on wet weather conditions. Here is the full daily report: Daily Update | November 10, 2023

Flames off Junaluska Road near Andrews. Photo by Randy Foster/Cherokee Scout

Gov. Cooper signs State of Emergency in response to ongoing wildfires in western North Carolina

News Staff

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Body N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency in response to the ongoing wildfires in Western North Carolina and the continued drought conditions throughout the state.

Collett Ridge fire

Gov. Cooper signs State of Emergency in response to ongoing wildfires in western North Carolina

News Staff

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Body N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency in response to the ongoing wildfires in Western North Carolina and the continued drought conditions throughout the state.

Expanded burn ban

Burn ban issued for 16 additional counties in Western North Carolina due to hazardous forest fire conditions

News Staff

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Body Due to increased fire risk, the N.C.

Fire map

Collett Ridge closes in on 4,000 acres

News Staff

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Body Collett Ridge Fire Update: Nov. 8, 2023

Rare Bird Emporium set to host launch event for ‘Mama Namibia’

News Staff

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Body Murphy – In celebration of the release of the 10th anniversary edition of Mama Namibia, a historical novel by local author Mari Serebrov that puts a face to the first geno

Jim and Marci Wilcox enjoy traveling and entertaining with music. The couple has played locally at the Murphy Art Center and Friday Night Art Walk.

Local couple shares musical talent with community

News Staff

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Body In earlier years, Marci was employed with USAA Insurance. She enjoyed it and would eventually work her way into a position of teaching other people the insurance business.

New bill would provide needed funds for Corridor K

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Body Robbinsville – A 15-mile reimagining of a decades-old concept propelled a congressman to introduce a bill for additional funding.

Airplanes dropping vaccines to help fight rabies in county

News Staff

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Body In an effort to curb rabies among wild animal populations in western North Carolina, the N.C. Department of Health & Human Services announced Oct.