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Newfound Gap Road closed through Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to high winds
The major road through the Smokies closed around 12:30 p.m. April 2 due to a high wind warning in the far eastern parts of ...
UPDATE: Weather alert announced for gusty showers in Western North Carolina early Sunday morning
A report was issued from the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Sunday at 4:08 a.m. for gusty showers until 4:45 a.m. for Swain ...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Western North Carolina Thursday evening, says the NWS
On Thursday at 6:51 p.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 7:30 p.m. The ...
Weather alert for Swain and Graham counties early Sunday morning, says the NWS
A report was issued from the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Sunday at 4:08 a.m. for gusty showers until 4:45 a.m. for Swain ...
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Western NC scenic drives dominate 10 best road trips in North Carolina: See WNC's 7, full list
WorldAtlas highlighted seven Western North Carolina routes in its "10 Best Road Trips in NC" list. The selected routes ...
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Word from the Smokies: In the fight against litter, volunteer organizations are key
Every year, millions of people visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park to experience its clear ... launched in October 2020 after the Willises got caught in a traffic jam on Newfound Gap Road.
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Western NC scenic drives dominate 10 best road trips in North Carolina: See WNC's 7, full list
Called a "misty mountain escape" by WorldAtlas writers, the Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Byway, U.S. 441 (Newfound Gap Road), is relatively short - only about 16.5 miles - and runs from N.C. to ...