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Lyme-Carrying Ticks Expand Into Western North Carolina, UNC Study Finds
health18 days ago

Lyme-Carrying Ticks Expand Into Western North Carolina, UNC Study Finds

UNC-led surveillance in western North Carolina found about 40% of adult blacklegged ticks tested carried Borrelia burgdorferi, the Lyme disease bacterium, with 3 of 7 nymphs positive as well. Researchers collected 373 ticks from 25 homes in the Biltmore Forest area, and about 75% of ticks were blacklegged. The findings suggest Lyme risk is expanding southward into residential parts of western NC, underscoring the need for tick checks and preventive measures.

via WRAL|
#health#lyme-disease#tick-borne-diseases
WNC wrestles with Supreme Court ruling permitting bans on transgender athletes
local2 months ago

WNC wrestles with Supreme Court ruling permitting bans on transgender athletes

Western North Carolina responses to the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports are divided: supporters frame it as protection for female athletes, while critics warn it could erode rights for transgender youth; North Carolina already bans transgender women from girls’ sports, and the ruling underscores states’ authority over school sports amid broader national debate and related federal scrutiny of local policies.

via WLOS|
#girls-sports#local#north-carolina
Free Thanksgiving Meals Offered to Storm-Affected Communities in North Carolina
community1 year ago

Free Thanksgiving Meals Offered to Storm-Affected Communities in North Carolina

Several restaurants, churches, and organizations in Western North Carolina are offering free Thanksgiving meals to help locals, including those affected by Helene, return to normalcy. Locations such as Radiant Church, Blue Mountain Pizza, 12 Baskets Cafe, Blunt Pretzel, and Beech Glen Community Center will provide traditional Thanksgiving meals on November 28, with some offering additional activities and goodie bags.

via WLOS|
#charity#community#community-dinner
Free Thanksgiving Meals and Support for Hurricane Survivors in WNC
community1 year ago

Free Thanksgiving Meals and Support for Hurricane Survivors in WNC

Several restaurants, churches, and organizations in Western North Carolina are offering free Thanksgiving meals to help locals, including those affected by Helene, return to normalcy. Locations such as Radiant Church, Blue Mountain Pizza, and 12 Baskets Cafe are providing traditional Thanksgiving meals at various times on November 28, ensuring that those in need can enjoy a festive meal.

via WLOS|
#charity#community#community-dinner
Community Efforts Unite to Serve Thousands in WNC This Thanksgiving
community1 year ago

Community Efforts Unite to Serve Thousands in WNC This Thanksgiving

Bear's Smokehouse BBQ, in collaboration with the Equal Plates Project, is seeking donations to continue providing 4,000 meals daily to those in need in Western North Carolina until March. This initiative follows their partnership with World Central Kitchen, which served over 1.2 million meals after Hurricane Helene. With World Central Kitchen ending its operations in the area, Bear's Smokehouse aims to raise $1.65 million to fund the delivery of 360,000 meals to affected communities and individuals in Transitional Sheltering Assistance hotels.

via WLOS|
#bears-smokehouse-bbq#charity#community
"North Carolina Braces for Treacherous Winter Weather: Snow, Ice, and Bone-Chilling Temperatures Ahead"
weather2 years ago

"North Carolina Braces for Treacherous Winter Weather: Snow, Ice, and Bone-Chilling Temperatures Ahead"

An Arctic front moving through Western North Carolina is causing slick roads and treacherous driving conditions, with temperatures expected to drop well below freezing. Drivers are urged to stay off the roads if possible, and precautions are advised for pet owners and homeowners to protect against the bitter cold and potential freezing pipes.

via WLOS|
#arctic-front#freezing-temperatures#slick-roads
Coastal Storm Brings Heavy Rain, High Winds, and Power Outages to WNC and D.C. Area
weather2 years ago

Coastal Storm Brings Heavy Rain, High Winds, and Power Outages to WNC and D.C. Area

A powerful storm from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds, and cold temperatures to Western North Carolina, prompting Weather Warn Days from Sunday to Tuesday. The storm will bring gusty winds, with the likelihood of power outages. Rain will be heaviest in the Foothills, while the mountains may see some light snow showers on Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday morning will be bitterly cold, with temperatures in the lower 20s and wind chills in the single digits. Temperatures will gradually rise later in the week.

via WLOS|
#cold#gulf-of-mexico#power-outages
Multiple Counties in Western North Carolina Enforce Burn Bans as Wildfires Escalate
environment2 years ago

Multiple Counties in Western North Carolina Enforce Burn Bans as Wildfires Escalate

The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a burn ban for 14 counties in Western North Carolina due to severe drought conditions and increasing wildfire activity. The ban prohibits all open burning and the issuance of new permits. Violators may face fines. Buncombe County has also implemented a burning ban. Two significant wildfires are currently burning in the region. The Division of Air Quality has issued a Code Red for Henderson and Cherokee counties due to smoke from ongoing fires.

via WLOS|
#burn-ban#drought-conditions#environment
La Crosse Encephalitis Poses High Risk in WNC, Warns WCU Professor
health3 years ago

La Crosse Encephalitis Poses High Risk in WNC, Warns WCU Professor

A professor from Western Carolina University is warning residents of Western North Carolina to take precautions against mosquito bites this summer, as La Crosse encephalitis is the most prevalent mosquito-borne disease in the region and primarily affects children. The professor urges the adoption of preventative measures to reduce the risk of contracting the disease.

via WLOS|
#children#health#la-crosse-encephalitis
Heavy Rainfall Expected in Southeastern US This Week
weather3 years ago

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Southeastern US This Week

A Weather Warn Day has been called for each day Monday through Friday this week in Western North Carolina due to an unusual and persistent weather pattern bringing significant rain and a threat of flooding. Heavy rain is likely each day, especially near and along the Continental Divide, meaning flooding will be a risk starting Monday. This is not related to any tropical system, but a result of an upper-level pattern that will stall across the Tennessee Valley and Southeast.

via WLOS|
#flooding#heavy-rain#upper-level-pattern
"Series of Earthquakes Continue to Shake Western North Carolina"
natural-disasters3 years ago

"Series of Earthquakes Continue to Shake Western North Carolina"

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit western North Carolina on Tuesday morning, marking the seventh earthquake to hit the same area within the past two weeks. Although earthquakes are not uncommon in the western part of the state, they tend to be minor and do little to no damage. The recent cluster of earthquakes near Canton has been compared to "little tremors" and "summer rain" by experts. The USGS reported that only one of the seven earthquakes was strong enough for residents to feel anything.

via WRAL News|
#earthquake#natural-disasters#seismic-activity