Flood advisories issued early morning on Thursday, Feb. 13, warned of potential flood risks in parts of Western North Carolina ... River is affecting Bryson City and Swain County.

On Alarka Road in Bryson City, N.C., there is an 85-acre fire at 0% containment, according to the N.C. Forest Service map. WILDFIRES PROMPT EVACUATIONS IN SUMMER HAVEN; EMERGENCY SHELTER OPENS IN ...