Weather Briefing for Wednesday, November 06, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Weak high pressure is expected to remain over the area through Thursday with a weak cold front moving south across the area Friday. Rain chances increase today then diminish on Thursday with above normal temperatures for the second half of the week. Rain chances return for the weekend while above normal temperatures continue.

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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. Patchy fog this morning. A slight chance of showers this morning, then a chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
..THURSDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70. Winds out of the northeast around 5 mph.
..THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Light and variable winds.
..FRIDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds in the morning increasing and coming out of the south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
..FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES

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• Liveblog of the 2024 Election Results for Macon County [Macon Media]

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LOCAL NUMBERS 

(another article will be posted later with numbers and charts) 

Turnout in the 2024 election was 74.65% of registered voters in Macon County, not quite able to beat the 2020 turnout of 76.68%.

 Schoolboard District 04 (candidates in other districts ran unopposed)

Sales Tax Referendum (15 of 15 precincts)


Against 10,213 51.22%
For 9,726 48.78%

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Schoolboard District 04

Jim Breedlove 7,771 44.18% (winner)
Danny Reitmeier 5,937 33.75%
John DeVille 3,801 21.61%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 81 0.46%

• Live national election updates from the Associated Press [AP News]

• NCDOT estimates reopening for 2-lane traffic on I-40 in Haywood County [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]


• Democrats break Republican supermajority in North Carolina General Assembly [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

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Published at 5.00am on Wednesday, November 05, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Liveblog of the 2024 Election Results for Macon County

This is the liveblog for the 2024 local elections in Macon County. If time allows, results from other counties and potentially the state will also be posted. The entries will be in reverse chronological order.

MEDIA OUTLETS PRESENT

Macon Media (Bobby)
The Franklin Press (Mia and Thomas)
WCU (student reporter)

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**9.35pm**
Ending coverage, So long and thanks for all the fish. --Bobby

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**9.33pm**

Sales Tax Referendum (15 of 15 precincts)


Against 10,213 51.22%
For 9,726 48.78%

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**9.30pm**

Schoolboard (15 of 15)

Jim Breedlove 7,771 44.18%
Danny Reitmeier 5,937 33.75%
John DeVille 3,801 21.61%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 81 0.46%

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**9.21pm**

Sale Tax Referendum 14 of 15 precincts)

Against 10,057 51.33%
For 9,535 48.67%


Schoolboard (14 of 15 precincts)

Jim Breedlove 7,642 44.23%
Danny Reitmeier 5,827 33.73%
John DeVille 3,727 21.57%
Write-In (Miscellaneous) 81 0.47%


**9.03pm** Sales Tax Referendum (9 of 15)

Against 8,859 50.42%
For 8,711 49.58%
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**8.57pm**

Schoolboard (9 of 15 precincts)

Jim Breedlove 6,772 43.81%
Danny Reitmeier 5,288 34.21%
John DeVille 3,320 21.48%

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**8.36pm**

Local Sales Tax Referendum

Against 7,918 50.09%
For 7,888 49.91%

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**8.18pm**

Schoolboard (subtotal)
deVille 2950
Reitmieier 4812
Breedlove 5996

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**8.06pm**

Schoolboard (Franklin One Stop)

deVille 2219
Reitmieir 4269
Breedlove 5169

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**7.50pm**

Schoolboard Absentee

deVille 221
Reitmieir 147
Breedlove 376

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**7.47pm**

School Board (Highlands One Stop)
deVille 510
Reitmieir 396
Breedlove 448

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**7.35pm**

The board of elections prepared to begin counting the Mail-in vote and the early vote

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Weather Briefing for Tuesday, November 05, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cool high pressure moves out over the Atlantic through mid week as a southerly flow of warmer air develops across our area. Rain chances increase through Wednesday and diminish on Thursday with above normal temperatures for the second half of the week. Rain chances return for the weekend while above normal temperatures continue.

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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 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 50s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog. Near steady temperatures in the upper 50s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES



• Battleground North Carolina: Election Day timeline, data [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• How volunteers at one organization in WNC fueled a conspiracy about death counts [BPR News]

• Duke Energy bills likely to go up to pay for Helene recovery [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Highlands-Cashiers Hospital: 2024 Veterans Day Luncheon and Pain Management Program [Macon Media]

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Published at 5.00am on Tuesday, November 04, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Monday, November 04, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cool high pressure is expected to remain strong over our area, keeping temperatures closer to normal early in the week, as extensive cloud cover persists. Rain chances are increased today, but the best chances for the week will be Wednesday and Thursday. Above-normal temperatures also return for the second half of the 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...Cloudy. Highs around 60. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
..TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and drizzle after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Near steady temperatures in the mid 50s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..TUESDAY...Areas of fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
..TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Near steady temperatures in the upper 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
..WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. 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



• Forest Service warns of increased wildfire activity in November after Helene's impact [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]

• Heroes and heartbreak: 36 hours of hell during Helene's historic floods [Asheville Citizen-Times]

• NC early voting ends with more than 4 million ballots cast ahead of Election Day [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]

• Highlands-Cashiers Hospital: 2024 Veterans Day Luncheon and Pain Management Program [Macon Media]

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Published at 5.00am on Monday, November 04, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Sunday, November 03, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cool high pressure remains strong over our area and keeps temperatures closer to normal through early next week. A warming trend will occur in the middle of the week, bringing back above-normal temperatures, along with an uptick in rain chances.

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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...Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES


• Highlands-Cashiers Hospital: 2024 Veterans Day Luncheon and Pain Management Program [Macon Media]


• Early voter turnout exceeds four million, over half of the state's registered voters [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]


• (video) WRAL News Poll shows how much trust NC voters have in elections

Less than one-quarter of likely Republican voters expressed full confidence that their votes will be accurately counted, and 40% said they had little to no confidence. Elections officials are trying to combat election skepticism. [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)] 

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Published at 5.00am on Sunday, November 03, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Weather Briefing for Saturday, November 02, 2024

GENERAL OUTLOOK

Cool high pressure moves from the Great Lakes eastward going off the New England coast by Monday. This high pressure is expected to keep temperatures across our region closer to normal for this time of year through early next week. A warmer southerly flow of air develops around mid week bringing well above normal temperatures back to our area.

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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...Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds in the morning increasing to come out of the south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Winds out of the southeast 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES


• Highlands-Cashiers Hospital: 2024 Veterans Day Luncheon and Pain Management Program [Macon Media]


• Friday Football Frenzy: Nov. 1, 2024, scores and highlights. [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)]


• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]
• More than half of NC voters have already cast ballots, early voting ends Saturday afternoon [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)] 

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Published at 5.00am on Saturday, November 02, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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Highlands-Cashiers Hospital: 2024 Veterans Day Luncheon and Pain Management Program

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Highlands-Cashiers Hospital will be hosting two events, a Veterans Day Luncheon and a Pain Management Program. Details are posted below.

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Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Office Supply. Visit their store at 161 Highlands Road in Franklin or check out their website.

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Highlands-Cashiers Hospital to Host Veterans Day Luncheon 2024

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Eckerd Living Center will host a free lunch in the hospital cafeteria for all veterans on Monday, November 11, from Noon to 1 pm. The luncheon will honor our veterans and their service to our country. There will be a brief presentation at 12:30 pm. The hospital is located at 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands.

For more information, please call 828-526-1345.

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Lunch with the Doc | Highlands-Cashiers Hospital to Offer Chronic Pain Management Program

Join Eric Roslonski, DO, with Comprehensive Pain Consultants, on Tuesday, November 18, from Noon to 1 pm as he presents a free program on chronic pain management options. The program will be held at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, 190 Hospital Dr., in the Whiteside Cafeteria.

Registration is available online at www.missionhealth.org/calendar or by calling 844-630-5295. Attendance is limited to 50 people, and a buffet-style dinner will be provided.

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Published at 12.52pm on Friday, November 01, 2024

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Weather Briefing for Friday, November 01, 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 NOTICE 

US-19 is closed (both lanes) near Euchella Branch Road in Swain County due to a diesel tanker fire. This is just north of Collins Gap. 

Please find an alternate route until after daylight. 

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Franklin Office Supply is celebrating its 20th Anniversary today. Learn more on their Facebook event page. [LINK]

Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Office Supply. Visit their store at 161 Highlands Road in Franklin or check out their website.

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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 with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 70. Light and variable winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Other than thick fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Be sure to turn on your headlights this morning so other motorists can see you.

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NEWS UPDATES


• Franklin Office Supply is celebrating its 20th Anniversary today. Learn more on their Facebook event page. [LINK]


• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]

• FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene [Macon Media] 

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Published at 5.00am on Friday, November 01, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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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 Notice

Tonight is Halloween and those who observe the holiday will be out and about later this afternoon and evening Trick or Treating, especially in the Bidwell Street area. Please use caution on the roadways.

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Franklin Office Supply is celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Friday. Learn more on their Facebook event page. [LINK]

Macon Media is being underwritten today by Franklin Office Supply. Visit their store at 161 Highlands Road in Franklin or check out their website.

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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 this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds out of the south around 5 mph.

.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the southwest around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds out of the west around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 70. Light and variable winds in the morning increasing to come out of the southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Other than thick fog this morning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Be sure to turn on your headlights this morning so other motorists can see you.

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NEWS UPDATES


• Ingles reports up to $55M in property and inventory losses from Helene [Asheville Citizen Times]

• Vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz speaks in Asheville ahead of Election Day [xxx]

• Macon to consider waiving environmental health fees 

editor's note: Smoky Mountain News does not send reporters to cover local meetings. [Smoky Mountain News] 

Donald Trump gives final pitch to North Carolina voters in rally speech | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)


Helene Washed Out Bridges, But Appalachian Heroes are Rebuilding from the Rubble Left Behind | The Appalachian Channel



• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]

• FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene [Macon Media] Support Macon Media

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Published at 5.00am on Thursday, October 31, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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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.

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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. Widespread fog in the morning. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the south 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Other than thick fog this mroning, hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. Be sure to turn on your headlights this morning so other motorists can see you.

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NEWS UPDATES


• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media]
• FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene [Macon Media] 

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Published at 5.00am on Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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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.

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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...Patchy fog in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES


• Understanding how deaths are accounted for in Western North Carolina [BPR News]

• Meet the candidates: Rep. Chuck Edwards and Caleb Rudow weigh-in on key voter issues [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)] 

Helene Impact Update Oct 25 - Bee Tree Road, Creek & Reservoir - Swannanoa River, Western NC | Dominic Taverniti



• FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene [Macon Media]

• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media] 

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Published at 5.00am on Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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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.

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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...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Winds out of the southeast around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER

Hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight.

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NEWS UPDATES


• FEMA Field Team Seeks to Assist the People of Macon County with Damage from Helene [Macon Media]

• Early Voting Locations in Macon and Jackson Counties for 2024 [Macon Media] 

Asheville is Worse than We Realized - Can They Rebuild? | Project Atticus

• Concert for Carolina raises $24.5 million for hurricane victims [WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)] 

Chimney Rock Debris Field Hike and Road Status after Hurricane Helene | Mark Honeycutt


Press Availability: Concert for Carolina | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)


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Published at 5.00am on Monday, October 28, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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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 Hurricane Milton, please visit disasterassistance.gov to find out more. They are working out of the county distribution center in the old Holly Springs Ingles building.

FEMA Strike Team Six in Cullasaja | Macon Media



Here are some of the photos I took as I observed themdoing their work contacting residents and letting them know how FEMA could help them.

Here is a press release that was sent to Macon Media on Friday as I was out with Strike Team Six.

PRESS RELEASE (10-25-2024)
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Over the last month, FEMA and people from across the country have come together to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene. From nonprofits and faith-based organizations to government officials, individuals and the private sector, the response has been a whole-of-community effort.

Our shared goal is to get people back on their feet and set them up for success. We will be alongside them for as long as it takes.

Here’s how far we’ve come.

By the Numbers

Since response efforts began, we’ve deployed more than 5,000 personnel to support affected areas. Some of these personnel are set up at Disaster Recovery Centers, which are located near affected areas. These centers provide survivors in person help with disaster assistance applications. FEMA personnel are also walking door-to-door offering to answer questions and to help with the FEMA application process.

FEMA’s state, local, tribal and industry partners worked together to restore 99% of power outages. We’ve made sure people who lost their homes have shelter. We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people apply for disaster assistance.

Helping Survivors



Helping people is the core of FEMA’s mission and has been our focus since day one. Within the past month, FEMA has now approved over $1.4 billion, which includes $883 million in assistance for individuals and families affected and over $524 million for debris removal and activities to save lives, protect public health and safety and prevent damage to public and private property. These funds help survivors with housing repairs, personal property replacement, rental assistance, accessibility needs and other essentials.

We’ve also visited affected communities to help survivors with their unique needs. In one recent case in Georgia, FEMA personnel worked with a family who needed reasonable accommodations which allowed them to keep their son’s medical equipment sanitary. FEMA personnel helped them through the process. The family was able to secure a six-month rental property and the funds they received from FEMA will cover the cost.

Working Alongside Organizations



Recovery doesn’t happen without the help of our partners. Nonprofits, faith-based organizations and community groups have all come together to assist affected communities. They’ve provided hot meals, shared resources on where to find emotional support and helped clear debris from roads.

Working with Other Government Agencies

The full force of the government came together to respond to Hurricane Helene and provide critical support. Leaders were on the ground assessing damage and listening to survivors. From repairing damaged roads to helping individuals replace a damaged driver’s license, our government partners play an essential role in recovery efforts.

Find More Information

Visit Hurricane Helene | FEMA.gov or follow us on social media [LINK] for the latest information on Hurricane Helene recovery. 

Want to contribute to response efforts? Visit the FEMA Blog [LINK] for more information how to help survivors. 


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Published at 3.10am on Monday, October 28, 2024
Author: Bobby Coggins

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