A major storm system expected across much of the South could bring snow and fierce winds to the North Carolina mountains and thunderstorms and heavy rains to the Charlotte area early in the week, a National Weather Service meteorologist said Saturday. Coastal areas including Ocracoke Island, Hatteras Island and other parts of the Outer Banks […]
A 21-year-old crew chief from the Kansas City area was one of the five Marines killed when a CH53E helicopter crashed during a storm near San Diego, according to a news release from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The Marine Corps confirmed on Friday afternoon that Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis from Olathe died in the […]
A New Hampshire native is among five U.S. Marines who were killed in a helicopter crash in the California mountains, the military confirmed Friday. Capt. Jack Casey, 26, of Dover, New Hampshire, a CH-53E helicopter pilot, died in a “CH-53E helicopter mishap,” military officials said. Casey was commissioned in the Marine Corps on May 16, […]
Underwater Mountain A team of scientists on board an exploration vessel off the coast of South America have made a startling discovery: four previously unknown massive underwater mountains, ranging from 5,200 to 8,800 feet tall. The discovery highlights just how little we know about the oceans covering much of our planet. According to recent estimates, […]
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The military said search-and-rescue efforts were continuing for five U.S. Marines after their helicopter went down during stormy weather in the Southern California mountains. Here’s what we know so far: WHAT HAPPENED A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was returning from a training mission in Nevada when it disappeared Tuesday night. Civilian […]
A man died after a tree fell on a home in the California mountains as a second atmospheric river storm hit the state, deputies say. Deputies along with fire crews responded to a call about a tree falling on a home shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4, Ashley Keehn, a spokesperson for the […]
San Francisco warned of high winds that could fell trees, heavy rain and potentially flooded streets as storms hit California starting Wednesday morning, while residents in the mountains could see 20 inches of snow and “impossible” travel conditions, forecasters said. The San Francisco Bay Area could get up to 4 inches of rain in the […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – It has been a great start to this year’s ski season for North Carolina resorts, and the extended forecast promises more snow for visitors. Just last week, Sugar Mountain recorded 12 inches of fresh powder for avid skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. Now, most of the North Carolina mountains will get […]
MARSHALL – Campgrounds may seem like a good use of land in Madison County. But there is a lot to take into account when proposing one. Madison County Board of Adjustment Chair Ben Smith said he was going to give an applicant proposing a campground project more time in a continued meeting to amend his […]
Many roads remained closed Saturday in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from an ongoing blast of snow and ice that shut down the Cherokee Indian government and schools across the North Carolina mountains. And National Weather Service meteorologists warned of bitterly cold temperatures this weekend for the Charlotte area, Carolinas mountains and the N.C. foothills. […]
THORNTON, N.H. (AP) — An experienced hiker who had accomplished the “Triple Crown” of challenging cross-country trails died in New Hampshire’s White Mountains during a solo hike in brutal conditions, including single-digit temperatures, harsh winds and waist-deep snow. Christopher Roma, 37, was an expert hiker who ran his own long-distance trail guide business and had […]
A blast of wintry weather could bring sub-zero wind chills and up to 10 inches of snow to parts of Western North Carolina. The conditions have the potential to reduce visibility and knock out power in some mountain areas Friday, Jan. 19, through early Saturday, Jan. 20, according to the National Weather Service. A Winter […]