Tourism Summit is March 19 - Kelly Jones

Red Cross Wildfire Presentation June 6, 2026 - Stephanie Pitman

Stephanie Pitman with the Mitchell County Long-Term Resilience Group joins us to discuss an upcoming presentation by the American Red Cross and North Carolina Forest Service on wildfire safety. The presentation is Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the former Bowman Middle School in Bakersville.

Fire Danger is High - Bryan Brewer

Mitchell County Assistant Fire Marshal and Fire Coordinator Bryan Brewer joins us to discuss the dangerous wildfire conditions in our region, what the Burn Ban means and how it is being enforced, and steps to take to protect yourself from the threat of wildfires.

FEMA Deadline is March 25 - Sophie Phillips

The deadline for filing appeals to FEMA on open claims is March 25, 2026. Mitchell Long-Term Resilience Group representative Sophie Phillips joins us to discuss the deadline and what options might be available to those who filed a FEMA claim.

The Drought - Jason Boyer

WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer joins us to discuss the severe-level drought that our region has now been experiencing for several months and what that means both for pour weather and for the risk of wildfires in our region.

Spring Wildfire Season - Bryan Brewer

Spring Fire Season is upon us, and Mitchell County Fire Coordinator Bryan Brewer joins us to discuss the dangers that are out there again this spring and steps you can take to help prevent wildfires.