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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Weather Briefing for Thursday, October 31, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK A cold front will drop south across our region tonight into early Saturday, bringing slightly cooler temperatures for the weekend into early next week. A return to well above normal temperatures appears likely toward the middle of next week ahead of the next front.Public Safety NoticeTonight is Halloween and those who observe the holiday will be out and about later this afternoon and evening Trick or Treating, especially...

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Weather Briefing for Wednesday, October 30, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK A strong upper ridge remains over our region through late week providing above normal temperatures with continued dry weather. Another cold front crosses our region from the northwest on Friday bringing cooler temperatures for the weekend. Strong upper ridging is expected to return early next week along with above normal temperatures. WEATHER SPONSOR Nurture Within Counseling PLLC Feeling lost...

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Weather Briefing for Tuesday, October 29, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK An upper ridge will build across the area today through late week is expected to provide above normal temperatures with continued dry weather. Another cold front will then cross our region from the northwest on Friday bringing cooler temperatures for the weekend. WEATHER SPONSOR Nurture Within Counseling PLLC Feeling lost or weighed down by life’s challenges? Therapy can provide the support...

Monday, October 28, 2024

Weather Briefing for Monday, October 28, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK High pressure will drift away tonight as a cold front approaches from the northwest. The cold front will cross the area today with a few showers possible along the Tennessee border and across the Upstate. Behind the front, cooler weather can be expected for Sunday and early next week. The high moves off the East Coast by mid next week with a warming trend returning. WEATHER SPONSOR Nurture Within...

FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene

Here is an interview I (Bobby) did with La-Tanga Hopes B.A., M.P.A, a Media Relations Specialist with FEMA regarding the role FEMA plays in disaster recovery. She was assisting FEMA Strike Team Six in their effort to canvass the Cullasaja Community, looking to assist people with filing for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. If you are a victim of a federally declared disaster, such as Hurricane Helene or...

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Weather Briefing for Sunday, October 27, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK High pressure will drift away tonight as a cold front approaches from the northwest. The cold front will cross the area today with a few showers possible along the Tennessee border and across the Upstate. Behind the front, cooler weather can be expected for Sunday and early next week. The high moves off the East Coast by mid next week with a warming trend returning. WEATHER SPONSOR Nurture Within...

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Weather Briefing for Saturday, October 26, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK High pressure will drift away tonight as a cold front approaches from the northwest. The cold front will cross the area today with a few showers possible along the Tennessee border and across the Upstate. Behind the front, cooler weather can be expected for Sunday and early next week. The high moves off the East Coast by mid next week with a warming trend returning. WEATHER SPONSOR Nurture Within...

Friday, October 25, 2024

Weather Briefing for Friday, October 25, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK Warm and dry high pressure will remain centered across the region through tonight. A cold front will cross the area on Saturday bringing cooler weather for Sunday and early next week. A few showers will be possible with the front along the Tennessee border and across the Upstate. Cool high pressure moves off the East Coast by mid next week with a warming trend returning. WEATHER SPONSOR Nurture Within...

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Weather Briefing for Thursday, October 24, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK Broad high pressure will spread back over the region today. Another cold front will move thru the region on Saturday bringing cooler weather for Sunday and early next week. WEATHER SPONSOR Nurture Within Counseling PLLC Feeling lost or weighed down by life’s challenges? Therapy can provide the support you need to navigate through it. Nurture Within Counseling has immediate availability and...

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Franklin Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Christmas Parade Plans and Grand Marshal

Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade Held Thanksgiving Weekend (photo provided) PRESS RELEASE (10-23-2024) FRANKLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FRANKLIN, NC -- Here comes Santa! The Franklin Chamber of Commerce announces plans are underway for this year’s Annual Christmas Parade which will officially ring in the holiday season. The celebration will be held Sunday, December 1, beginning at 3:00 pm. Entries will line up along Church Street behind the...

Weather Briefing for Wednesday, October 23, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK A weak and dry cold front will cross our area early Thursday with reinforcing high pressure spreading over the region in the front's wake. A stronger cold front will move through our area on Saturday bringing cooler weather for Sunday and early next week. WEATHER SPONSOR Nurture Within Counseling PLLC Feeling lost or weighed down by life’s challenges? Therapy can provide the support you need...