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Triad sees first official freeze of the season; mountains get first widespread snow

(WGHP) — The cold air has arrived and you can feel it.  We dipped to 32 this morning at PTI, making this the first official freeze of the season for the Triad. This came about two weeks later than normal.  FOX8 Max Weather Center • Interactive Radar • Newsletter • Mobile App Our mountains finished their […]

Asheville, NC · 1h

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Watauga’s Title Defense Ends in 42-0 Loss at Kings Mountain

KINGS MOUNTAIN — Watauga’s bid to defend its 6A state championship ended Friday night with a 42-0 loss to No. 4 seed Kings Mountain in the second round of the NCHSAA 6A West playoffs. Kings Mountain led 28-0 at halftime and added 14 more points in the second...

Kings Mountain, NC · 23h
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Closings & delays: Season’s first freeze impacts western NC schools

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Several western North Carolina school districts are expected to announce class changes due to the season’s first freeze. Here are the latest changes as of 10 a.m. on Friday:. School districtClosings/delays. Avery County SchoolsVirtual learning Friday. Madison County SchoolsClosed Friday, optional teacher workday. Yancey...

North Carolina · 1d
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Hazardous Weather Outlook: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Snow showers are winding down and gusty winds are leading to a cold start across the High Country today. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg issued this Hazardous Weather Outlook at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, and it includes both Watauga and Ashe counties. Today and Tonight. Snow showers should come to...

Watauga County, NC · 13h
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High Country could see first snow of season

The High Country could see its first snowfall of the season this weekend. National Weather Service meteorologists said Ashe and Watauga counties could see some hazardous weather starting Friday morning, with gusty winds and snow showers in the forecast. Some areas could get as much as three inches of snow.

Watauga County, NC · 1d

Elizabethton Star

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Snow expected in higher elevations of Carter County as cold front moves through

STAR STAFF REPORTS A cold front moving through East Tennessee is expected to bring much colder temperatures and the possibility of snow in the higher elevations of Carter County beginning […]

Carter County, TN · 2d

SnowBrains

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Sugar Mountain, NC, Set to Open Sunday for the 2026-27 Ski Season With 4 Inches of Natural Snow

Sugar Mountain opening day is set for Sunday, November 15, as the North Carolina resort kicks off its 2026-27 ski season. The Avery County resort confirmed the opening in a press release on Saturday, calling it a typical early start for the ambitious Southern ski area. Winter arrived Thursday morning, and temperatures dropped into the 20s by late evening. Snowmaking […] The post Sugar Mountain, NC, Set to Open Sunday for the 2026-27 Ski Season With 4 Inches of Natural Snow appeared first on SnowBrains .

Sugar Mountain, NC · 10h

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Dissolution Decisions Loom for Two Small NC Towns

On the heels of a financial takeover of two North Carolina towns last month, Local Government Commission (LGC) staff are exploring the possibility of dissolving each of them once and for all. A team of LGC staff have been working with the towns of Rowland and Ronda over the past...

Ronda, NC · 2d

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Build Your Own Bouquets at This Family Flower Farm Tucked Into North Carolina’s Zionville Hills

Some of the best finds in North Carolina hide at the end of a quiet country road, where you would never think to look. I went expecting a quick peek at a few flower rows and left with muddy shoes, a head full of growing tips, and a sudden craving for a picnic among the blooms.

Zionville, NC · 1d

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3 Inches of Snow Turns Beech Mountain and Banner Elk Into a Winter Wonderland With More Snow and Frigid Wind Chills Saturday

NORTH CAROLINA — The first accumulating snow of the season has turned parts of the North Carolina mountains into a winter wonderland. New pictures Friday morning showed more than 3 inches of snow covering Beech Mountain and Banner Elk. More snow is expected on Saturday, along with cold wind chills dropping into the teens across the higher elevations.

Beech Mountain, NC · 20h

The Avery Journal-Times

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Grandfather Mountain to kick off holiday season with tree arrival and festivities

LINVILLE – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, will celebrate the arrival of this year’s holiday tree at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery on Friday, Nov. 20. The hour-long event begins at 11 a.m. and is included with park admission. The tree is from Mountain Top Fraser Fir farm in Newland. Owner Larry Smith has previously supplied trees to the White House, North Carolina State Capitol and other prominent government buildings and residences. Grandfather’s mascot, Millie the Bear, will escort this year’s tree through the park’s entrance gate and up the park road to the Wilson Center. There, visitors can take part in snowflake-themed crafts and enjoy some hot chocolate and candy canes. “The holiday tree adds a touch of seasonal magic to Grandfather Mountain, creating a memorable winter experience for guests of all ages,” said Seth Yarber, facilities coordinator for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. “We invite visitors to experience this special tradition for themselves and see how the mountain comes alive with holiday spirit.” The full schedule for the celebration is below. 11 a.m. | Millie the Bear escorts the tree through the Grandfather Mountain Entrance Gate. Guests are welcome

Linville, NC · 2d

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MCHP Spruce Pine Health Center Grand Opening

Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) celebrated the grand opening of its new Spruce Pine Health Center on Friday, November 6, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s longstanding commitment to accessible, comprehensive healthcare for rural communities in Western North Carolina. Located at 13394 S. Highway 226 in Spruce Pine,...

Spruce Pine, NC · 3d

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Holidaypalooza In Hickory On Saturday, November 21

Hickory – The holiday season continues in downtown Hickory with Holidaypalooza, a festive family event presented by the City of Hickory, Hickory Downtown Development Association (HDDA), and the Hickory Farmers Market on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Union Square. Holidaypalooza follows the City of...

Hickory, NC · 3d

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Tickets For Annual Hickory Cookie Crawl On Sale Nov. 23

Hickory – Join us for the 7th Annual Downtown Hickory Cookie Crawl on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 2 to 5pm in Downtown Hickory, NC. Tickets go on sale Monday November 23 at 9am (two weeks before the event) and are $20 per person. The event is limited to 60 participants — this event sells out quickly every year!

Hickory, NC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

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Asphalt as a souvenir? NASCAR fans seek chunks of historic NC track as keepsakes

One of the small North Carolina racetracks that helped give birth to NASCAR is being repaved for the first time in 34 years, and chunks of the old track have become a hot commodity among racing fans. Hickory Motor Speedway apparently understands that kind of devotion to the sport, and it intends to oblige the unusual requests. The track is about a 45-mile drive northeast from uptown Charlotte. “We greatly appreciate all the interest in the paving project and the possibility of an historical souvenir. However, we request your patience and understanding while the project is undergoing and until completion,” the track wrote in a Nov. 9 Facebook post. “At this time we are working to determine the best way to provide for those who desire the opportunity for an historic souvenir from Hickory Motor Speedway’s decorated past. With the track being an active construction site please refrain from entering the speedway at this time. We will do our best to keep everyone updated.” An open house is being considered for such fans, but only after the paving project is completed, officials said. The speedway opened in 1951, and is considered “one of stock car racings most storied venues,” NASCAR

Hickory, NC · 1d

Elizabethton Star

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Chamber celebrates ribbon cutting for The Pond at Stoney Creek

Star Staff Reports The Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce celebrated The Pond at Stoney Creek with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, welcoming the event venue to the local business community. Located at […]

Elizabethton, TN · 1d

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City Of Hickory To Kick Off The Holidays With Downtown Parade & Tree Lighting, 11/20

Hickory – The City of Hickory invites residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season at the annual Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 20, in downtown Hickory. Sponsored by Lowes Foods since the event’s inception, this cherished community tradition features festive parade entries, holiday music, family-friendly activities, and the lighting of downtown’s Christmas tree.

Hickory, NC · 3d

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CUP CHAMP: 1961: Jimmy Pardue

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina driver Jimmy Pardue picked up his first LASTCAR Cup Series Championship in 1961, breaking George Parrish’s single-season last-place record in 1955 by scoring five last-place finishes in forty-four starts during a fifty-two-race season. Pardue edged second-place Curtis Crider, soon to become the 1963 LASTCAR Cup Champion, and defending LASTCAR Cup Champion Junior Johnson. Johnson’s three finishes upped his career total to 11, giving him the most last-place finishes in NASCAR Cup Series history.

North Wilkesboro, NC · 2d