A new map shows which portions of western North Carolina are open for tourists. The map by Felt assigns the following categories to counties: Green: Welcoming visitors Yellow: Check website/call ...

How can I leave Western NC? NCDOT has listed 1-40 East and I-26 East as evacuation routes for people to get out of the area. People should be cautious if they attempt to leave the area.

The N.C. Forest Service has an interactive map showing wildfires across the state. It’s been a busy spring fire season so far. As of Monday, March 24, 2025, the map showed 112 fires on more than ...