Skull discovered in NC mountains belongs to hiker never reported missing, police say
Additional human remains were located on Feb. 4 with the assistance of anthropology students from Western Carolina University.
Honoring Black History Month: Montford Point Marines
Join WECT as we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting some of the people, places, and events that shaped black ...
Immigration has created a ‘Nuevo South’ in North Carolina
In the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, a nondescript white clapboard house has become one of the most ...
Divis and Black Mountain National Trust site to get major facelift
The National Trust is to get a major facelift at its Divis and Black Mountain site. The Belfast City Council Planning ...
Fire department's 'shocking' video shows dangers of downed powerlines
With recent freezing rain in WNC bringing down powerlines, Broad River Fire and Rescue in Black Mountain posted a shocking ...
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Western North Carolina municipalities preparing for more rain
With temperatures dropping in our area and cold rain expected for much of the region, the western North Carolina community is preparing for another week of bad weather.
Crews work to restore power in the mountains
Blue Ridge Energy crews are working to restore electricity to thousands of residents in Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany counties ...