Weather Briefing for Friday, January 31, 2025

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GENERAL OUTLOOK

A low pressure system will bring a cold front across our area today, accompanied by widespread showers. Drier and warm weather is expected this weekend into the early part of next week.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Patchy fog. Highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 50s.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

There will be an increased chance of wind gusts in the 40 to 50-mph range all day today. Please refrain from outdoor burning.

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• Black boxes recovered from American Airlines plane after collision with helicopter [Ground News]

• Inside the intense search for what — or who — started the Palisades fire [Los Angeles Times]

• NC Helene death toll rises to 105 with another in Buncombe; correction made for 2 counties [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) ]

• Will NC finally finish Hurricane Florence, Matthew recovery this year? Lawmakers grill state leadership [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]

• NC Republicans propose stricter laws targeting migrants. A look at what they want. [Raleigh News and Observer]

• North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Published at 5.00am on Friday, January 31, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins

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AARP Foundation Offers Free Tax Help at Macon County Public Library

PRESS RELEASE (01-30-2025) 

AARP FOUNDATION TAX AIDE

Get Your Taxes Done for Free at the Macon County Public Library

(Macon County, NC) — Volunteers will be assisting taxpayers with their federal and state income tax preparation and filing at the Macon County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays from February 3 rd through April 15 th . There is no charge for this service. Taxpayers do not need to be a member of AARP, a retiree, or senior citizen.

This service will be provided from 9:30AM – 3:00PM by appointment only. Appointments can be made on-line at wnctaxaide.as.me, by calling the Library’s Reference Desk at (828) 524-3600, or by visiting the library located at 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC.

After making an appointment, taxpayers need to stop by the library to pick up a packet of material to be completed prior to their appointment. The packet also contains a list of items the taxpayer must bring with them to the appointment. These items include but are not limited to:

 For a married couple filing jointly, both spouses must be present 

 Photo ID for you and your spouse (if married filing jointly) 

 Social Security Cards or ITIN documents for you, your spouse and/or dependents 

 Birth dates for you, your spouse and/or dependents 

 Tax Forms for 2024 (W-2, 1099, 1098, 1095 & Social Security Statement, etc.) 

 Copy of 2023 Tax Returns 

 1095 forms if you purchased insurance through the Marketplace Exchange 

 Information for other income 

 Information for all deductions/credits 

 Proof of savings or checking account and routing numbers (for direct deposit of refund)

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers make it easy for you. In most cases, all necessary tax forms are submitted directly to the IRS and state tax authorities during or immediately following the session.

The program is sponsored by the Macon County Public Library, the AARP Foundation, and the Internal Revenue Service. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-based free tax preparation service. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year to ensure they understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code.

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Weather Briefing for Thursday, January 30, 2025

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GENERAL OUTLOOK

High pressure will build in today, as low pressure develops over the southern Plains. An associated cold front will cross the area Friday, bringing widespread showers across the area. Drier and warmer weather expected this weekend into the early part of next week.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
..FRIDAY...Showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

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• What to know about the deadly American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter collision [ABC News]

Special Report: American Airlines regional jet crashes after collision with Black Hawk helicopter | NBC News



DC officials give briefing on jet collision with Army helicopter over Potomac River | ABC News



• Hourslong closure in effect at Reagan National Airport after commercial jet crashes into Potomac River [WTOP-AM (Washington, DC)]


• L.A. fires wreaked havoc on the land. Scientists are racing to learn what they’ve done to the sea [Los Angeles Times]

• NC Senators and congressmen collaborate on bill to aid private road recovery in NC [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) ]

• Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]

• No tax on tips? Tax deduction for gambling losses? NC lawmakers return with new ideas [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Why are flags still flying at half-staff in North Carolina? [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Published at 5.00am on Thursday, January 30, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Representative Gillespie Appointed to House Committees

Representative Gillespie Appointed to House Committees 

 PRESS RELEASE (01-29-2025)

Raleigh, NC – On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Speaker Destin Hall of the North Carolina House of Representatives announced House standing committee assignments for the legislative 2025-2026 biennium.

 Representative Karl E. Gillespie was appointed to serve on the following committees:

• Agriculture and Environment (Co-Chair)

• Appropriations, Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources (Co-Chair)

• Appropriations (Vice-Chair)

• Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery

• Federal Relations and American Indian Affairs

• Health

• Rules

• Wildlife Resources

“It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to serve on these critically important House Committees,” stated Rep. Gillespie. “Working with my colleagues to advance policies that benefit our great state is an honor and I would like to thank Speaker Hall for his trust in me. The General Assembly has a substantial workload ahead and I am committed to ensuring that western North Carolina’s needs are prioritized and addressed.”

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Weather Briefing for Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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GENERAL OUTLOOK

A weak system brings precipitation chances this morning. Below normal high temperatures return briefly today before above normal temperatures return on Tuesday, lingering through the rest of the week. Dry weather returns the second half of Monday and remains in place through Thursday before a low pressure system brings rain chances Friday into Saturday.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
..THURSDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..FRIDAY...Showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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Boom Supersonic XB-1 breaks sound barrier over Mojave Desert on first test flight | The Independent (UK)



• Boom Supersonic XB-1 jet breaks sound barrier on historic test flight (video) [Space.com]


• Edison denied causing destructive 2017 fire. Feds now believe utility suppressed evidence [Los Angeles Times]

• Locals' hopeful as Trump orders expedited funding for private property repairs [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) ]

• Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]

• NC joins more than 20 states in suing Trump administration over federal funding freeze [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Word from the Smokies: Amid Helene damage, hellbenders may get endangered species listing [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Published at 5.00am on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Commercial turkey flock tests positive for High Path Avian Influenza

PRESS RELEASE (01-29-2025)
N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

RALEIGH – A commercial turkey operation in Sampson County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh and confirmed by the USDA APHIS National Veterinary Services Lab in Ames, Iowa.

This is the second case of high path avian influenza in commercial poultry in North Carolina this year. The first case was in a commercial layer operation in Hyde County. Prior to this case, North Carolina has had 12 affected commercial flocks and eight backyard flocks.

“Since 2022, HPAI has impacted more than 141 million birds across all 50 states,” said State Veterinarian Mike Martin. “With HPAI being pervasive in some wild bird populations and the recent cases around the country, all flock owners, commercial and backyard, should remain vigilant with their biosecurity. If your birds are sick or dying, report it right away to your local veterinarian, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division, 919-707-3250, or the N.C. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System 919-733-3986.”

More information on HPAI in general and a listing of all N.C. cases since 2022 is online at https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/veterinary/AvianInfluenza.

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Weather Briefing for Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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GENERAL OUTLOOK

High pressure builds back in through most of the week with warmer temperatures. A system could cross the region Friday into Saturday, bringing showers and possible thunderstorms.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 50. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
..TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after midnight.
..WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
..THURSDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES

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MV Vezhen Siezed by Swedish Coast Guard For Suspected Cable Break in the Baltic Sea | What's Going on with Shipping?



Why U.S. investors see China's DeepSeek as a threat | CBS News



• Power lines over Eaton Canyon saw surge in current before fire, Edison says [Los Angeles Times]

• Trump pledges executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) ]

• (video) Race for NC Supreme Court seat goes before federal court [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]

• Federal appeals court considers NC GOP challenge of 65,000 votes in Supreme Court election [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Rep. Edwards calls FEMA 'broken'; will serve on Trump task force overseeing agency after Helene [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Published at 5.00am on Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Monday, January 27, 2025

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GENERAL OUTLOOK

A weak system brings precipitation chances this morning. Below normal high temperatures return briefly today before above normal temperatures return on Tuesday, lingering through the rest of the week. Dry weather returns the second half of Monday and remains in place through Thursday before a low pressure system brings rain chances Friday into Saturday.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Patchy fog. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
..TONIGHT...Mostly clear and blustery. Lows in the mid 20s. Winds out of the northwest 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after midnight.
..TUESDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the upper 40s. Winds out of the northwest 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 35 mph after midnight.
..WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 30.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Other than possible slick spots above 3500 feet this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Locations on the higher ridgetops and mountains may have some snow accumulation this morning.

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Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster: 30 Years Later | SPECIAL | National Geographic



Trump retaliates against Colombia | LiveNOW from FOX



New LA wildfires amid concerns for mudslides rise | ABC News




• Risk rises for mudslides around L.A. County fire zones; prepare for worst-case scenario, officials warn [Los Angeles Times]

• Democrats and voting groups say a bid to toss out NC ballots is an attack on democracy [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) ]

• NC’s new governor: Stein, Trump and the Helene recovery [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Word from the Smokies: Park embarks on cutting-edge hellbender study [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Published at 5.00am on Monday, January 27, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Sunday, January 26, 2025

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GENERAL OUTLOOK

High pressure will gradually shift offshore with a warming trend continuing through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to return to around normal by tomorrow along with a return of precipitation chances tomorrow night and Monday. Dry and above normal temperatures make a return through the middle of next week. Rain chances may return late week into next weekend.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 40. Winds out of the northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph.
..MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 40. Winds out of the west 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the west 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph, increasing to 40 mph after midnight.
..TUESDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 40s.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 30s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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Published at 5.00am on Sunday, January 26, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Saturday, January 25, 2025

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GENERAL OUTLOOK

High pressure will weaken as the air mass gradually modifies through the weekend. Temperatures expected to return to around normal by Sunday along with a return of precipitation chances Sunday night and Monday. Dry and above normal temperatures expected through the middle of next week. Rain chances may return for Thursday.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Winds out of the northwest around 5 mph.
..MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
..MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

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Trump meets with North Carolina families affected by Hurricane Helene | Fox News



Trump tours LA fire damage | NewsNation



Full Trump press conference: After LA fires tour, panel focuses on rebuilding & wildfire prevention | Auston American-Statesman



• Fire chars hundreds of acres on Otay Mountain — but after 4th day of blazes, Santa Anas may yield to rain [Sand Diego Union-Tribune]


• Estimated cost of fire damage balloons to more than $250 billion [Los Angeles Times]

• Trump pledges support to WNC residents, criticizes federal response in Swannanoa visit [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) ]

• (video) Will President Trump's support make the difference for the Lumbee Tribe? [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]

• The storm stole more than 100 lives in North Carolina. Here are their stories. [Raleigh News and Observer]

• ‘Days of betrayal and neglect are over,' Trump says during visit of Helene-ravaged WNC [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Published at 5.00am on Saturday, January 25, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Friday, January 24, 2025

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GENERAL OUTLOOK

Arctic high pressure slowly weakens as the air mass gradually modifies through the weekend. Temperatures return to around normal along with a return of precipitation chances Sunday night and Monday morning. Dry and above normal temperatures expected through the middle of next week. Rain chances may return for Thursday.

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GENERAL FORECAST

(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)

.TODAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 15. Winds out of the northwest 5 to 10 mph.
..SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
..SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
..SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
..SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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• Fire chars hundreds of acres on Otay Mountain — but after 4th day of blazes, Santa Anas may yield to rain [Sand Diego Union-Tribune]


• Winds and dry conditions across SoCal driving new fires [Los Angeles Times]

• Trump backs full federal recognition for Lumbee Tribe, citing long-standing support [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) ]

• Trump to visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California on first trip of second term [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) ]

• Trump takes step toward federal recognition of NC’s Lumbee Tribe [Raleigh News and Observer]

• Trump in Asheville: What to know about Jan. 24 visit, scenes from his previous 2 visits [Asheville Citizen-Times]

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Published at 5.00am on Friday, January 24, 2025
Author: Bobby Coggins

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