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Operations affected by yesterday's storm are listed below. ☔️ Inclement Weather Childcare with indoor activities, crafts, and get-to-know-you games available for $5 per child at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center beginning at 9 this morning. Each child or teen should bring their own lunch and drink, but snacks are provided. 🌼 Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center will close at 6pm. All other community centers are open on a regular schedule. 🏀 Sports and athletics practices at Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center are canceled. 🌳 Parks, greenways, and facilities closed: Amboy Riverfront Park Azalea Dog Park Carrier Park French Broad River Park Hominy Creek Greenway Reed Creek Greenway Weaver Park All sports fields...

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation The dog park at Buncombe County Sports Park has reopened with some exciting new play equipment that includes two bow wow tunnels and dog hoops!...

Jackson County Public Schools, NC · After further collaboration with Emergency Management, we will be dismissing all schools at 12:30 pm with Smoky Mountain High School to dismiss soon after. Lunch has been provided to all students. Our phone lines continue to be down. If you need to contact the school, please use email, cell phone or Remind. Después de una mayor colaboración con Manejo de Emergencias, todas las escuelas saldrán a las 12:30 p.m. y la Escuela Secundaria Smoky Mountain saldrá poco después. Se ha proporcionado almuerzo a todos los estudiantes. Nuestras líneas telefónicas siguen caídas. Si necesita comunicarse con la escuela, utilice el correo electrónico, el teléfono celular o Remind....

Asheville Police Announced Jan 9, 2023 9:11 am *Weather Update* Moderate Risk for Excessive Rainfall has been expanded further into North Carolina southern mountains/foothills. ➔ Winter Weather Advisory has dropped off for Buncombe ➔ A Wind Advisory has been issued/extended across the North Carolina mountains from 10 PM tonight through 1 PM EST Wednesday. ➔ The severe weather threat/additional flooding threat will end from west to east with passage of the cold front this evening....

As rough weather continues to move through the city on January 9, some Asheville Parks & Recreation operations have been affected. As the situation can change throughout the day, we'll update this post as we receive new information about closures and delays. ☔️ Inclement Weather Childcare with indoor activities, crafts, and get-to-know-you games available for $5 per child at Tempie Avery Montford Community Center beginning at 10 this morning. Each child or teen should bring their own lunch and drink, but snacks are provided. 🏀 Stephens-Lee and Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside community centers plan to open at noon. 🏐 All athletics and sports practices and games are canceled. 🌳 Parks closed due to flooding: Amboy Riverfront Park Azalea Park including the dog park Carrier Park French Broad River Park including the dog park Jake Rusher Park Jean Webb Park John B. Lewis Soccer Complex Weaver Park...

Severe Weather update Tues Jan 9, 8:30 am All of Haywood Co is under Flood Watch today. Steady rainfall is causing ponding and flooding in some areas. At least 500 people are without power. Wind will begin tonight, bringing more power outages. Plan ahead & expect to lose power. Stay tuned to local media for severe weather news....

The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for portions of western North Carolina and the South Carolina Mountains. ⏰ After midnight tonight through mid-morning Saturday. ❄️Precipitation will most likely begin as a period of sleet, possibly mixed with light snow. A transition to light freezing rain is expected before daybreak, then to rain by late morning....

Winter Weather Advisory - Monday, January 8, 2024, 9PM - Tuesday, January 9, 2024: The National Weather Service has issued the following Hazardous Weather Outlook. It is anticipated that Lake Lure will receive significant amounts of rain in a very short period. Please secure your personal property. Ensure your boats are secure at varying lake levels and your bilge pumps are fully operational. * WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY. * FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. * WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM TUESDAY. ' Town of Lake Lure Monday Jan 8, 2024...

Keep alert to local weather - possible flooding is expected in our area due to heavy rain starting tonight and into Tuesday, including high winds. Sign up for AvlAlert to receive an emergency notification. A dynamic storm system will bring multiple weather hazards to our area tonight through Tue. Threat #1: Very heavy rainfall expected, with 2-4" for much of the area. 4-6" with locally higher amounts over the mountainous areas along the GA/SC/NC border....

From the US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC-"A dynamic storm system will move into the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia tonight through Tuesday. Heavy rainfall, strong gusty winds, isolated severe weather, and winter weather will be in store with this system." Jackson County Weather Updates Northern Jackson County: Wind Advisory in effect BELOW 3,500 ft. from January 8, 07:00 PM EST until January 9, 07:00 PM EST High Wind Warning in effect ABOVE 3,500 ft. from January 8, 07:00 PM EST until January 9, 07:00 PM EST Flood Watch in effect from January 9, 12:00 AM EST until January 9, 07:00 PM EST Southern Jackson County: Wind Advisory in effect from January 8, 07:00 PM EST until January 9, 07:00 PM EST Winter Weather Advisory in effect from January 8, 09:00 PM EST until January 9, 07:00 AM EST Flood Watch in effect from January 9, 12:00 AM EST until January 9, 07:00 PM EST Jackson County NC Emergency Management...

The Jackson County Greenway and ALL River Access Points - Shook Cove, East LaPorte, Locust Creek (Including the Greenway), Webster, CJ Harris and Barkers Creek will be CLOSED - TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH DUE TO HIGH WATER - We were contacted by Duke Energy at approximately 11 AM this morning and told that we needed to do so. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER these areas at all tomorrow! Jackson County Parks and Recreation 1/8/2024...

A dynamic storm system will bring multiple weather hazards to our area tonight through Tue. Threat #1: Very heavy rainfall expected, with 2-4" for much of the area. 4-6" with locally higher amounts over the mountainous areas along the GA/SC/NC border. US National Weather Service Jan 8, 2024...

Wild, wet, windy weather headed our way. Parts of Haywood Co may get up to 6 in of rain in the next 2 days. A cold front with High Winds, Rain and Wintry Mix will move through beginning tonight through Tuesday night. The heaviest rain is likely Tues. night. Plan ahead now....

For those of you looking for cost-efficient procedures! Thank you Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Haywood County Animal Shelter!...

Haywood Community College Our Technology Experts are ready to help you!! If you need technology support, visit the library on the 8th or 9th from 8:45am - Noon. Our team will provide onsite support for students that might need assistance logging into accounts....

Haywood County NC Health and Human Services Announces COVID-19 Vaccinations are available for Ages 5 and Up. Call 828-356-2019 to book an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccination!...

Eno River Association 🐻 In 2024, North Carolina State Parks is putting one of its most majestic inhabitants in the spotlight — the bear! North Carolina boasts a diverse range of wildlife, and among its residents are the black bears, found in various regions of the United States. 🌈 Despite their name, black bears can exhibit a range of colors, from black to cinnamon, blond, and even shades of blue-gray. These highly adaptable creatures inhabit diverse ecosystems, including forests, mountains, and swamps. Known for their keen sense of smell, black bears are omnivores with a diet that includes berries, nuts, insects, and occasionally small mammals. They play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by dispersing seeds and regulating insect populations. Black bears are generally shy and elusive, preferring to avoid human contact. Understanding their behaviors and habitats is vital for fostering responsible coexistence, ensuring the well-being of both humans and these magnificent creatures in the wild. 📆 With the Year of the Bear, North Carolina State Parks aims to promote awareness of these incredible creatures. Visitors are invited to participate in responsible outdoor living. By following the Six Outdoor BearWise Basics, individuals can enjoy the beauty of the state's parks while ensuring the safety and well-being of both humans and the majestic black bears that call North Carolina home. For more information on black bears, check out Bearwise.org 🐾 Note: While black bears were historically found in all forested regions of North Carolina, populations saw dramatic declines following the arrival of early European settlers. Although black bears were considered extirpated (extinct in a specific region) in the Piedmont by the mid-1900s, their range has expanded in more recent years. Bear sightings in the Triangle are uncommon, and bears seen in the area are typically transient. Nonetheless, it is not impossible that you may spot one, or evidence of their presence, when out and about along the Eno! [Image Description: Taken from North Carolina State Parks, a graphic of bears celebrating Year of the Bear!]...

Misfit Mountain · ✨Welcome Noodle!✨ Noodle is a six-year-old, neutered, American miniature pig, he is full-grown, weighs approximately 100 pounds, is current on his vaccinations, and is well-socialized. He is used to being indoors and is litterbox trained. His favorite activities include napping, snuggling, having plenty of outside time to be a pig, and eating. Of all these, eating is his favorite, and there is little he won't do for a banana chip, cheerio, or some peanut butter. Noodle is deaf but responds well to hand signals. Like all pigs, he is very intelligent and loving and has very big feelings. He loves his routine and will need patience as he adjusts to his new life. 🤎 If you’re interested in adopting Noodle, please reach out directly https://www.misfitmountainnc.org/...

Have you ever wanted to try improv? Maybe it felt a little nerve-wracking or like you needed to be funny. Well, improv is for everyone. It can help us unleash our creativity, boost our confidence, and improve communication, all while having a blast! No performance pressure, just pure fun in a safe space to play! Grab your friends and join our Intro to Improv class where we will use improv exercises to connect, create, and laugh. Offered by Misfit Improv & Acting School. Space limited. Registration is required. The agenda includes: Introductions, How Can Improv Help You?, Warmups, Activities and Improv Games, and a Wrap up. Register at link below Register...

New Business Alert 📣 Let’s give a warm welcome to FizzEd, Downtown Boone’s newest restaurant 🙌 FizzEd opened its doors to the public on November 13th, 2023, and boy are we glad they did! The goal of FizzEd was simple: be a welcoming presence for everyone here in Downtown Boone. And we think they’re meeting that goal! Food options include vegetarian and vegan-friendly meals 🌱 and drink options include an array of alcoholic and nonalcoholic fizzy beverages for all to enjoy 🍹 “Our staff truly are amazing! The culture they have helped foster here at FizzEd is incredible!”- the Forresters, the owners of FizzEd. Next time you’re in Downtown Boone, make sure to stop by this unique restaurant and grab a bite! Also, make sure to follow FizzEd on social media to learn more about their future endeavors (Saturday and Sunday brunch coming soon 😋)...