We Are Mitchell

The second Mitchell County Tourism Summit is March 19. Tourism Development Authority Director Kelly Jones joins us to talk about the summit and the unveiling of a new branding initiative for Mitchell County tourism along with what they expect from tourism for the area in 2026.

Damage to the streams, land, and trees, is a legacy that Helene has left in Western North Carolina. On Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, the Blue Ridge Resource Conservation & Development group is coordinating a group of agencies and organizations who are working to either repair that damage or reduce its effects in an Open House being held at the former Bowman Middle School in Bakersville, NC. Zac O‘Donnell with BRRC&D is our guest to discuss the Landscape Recovery Open House and wildfire conditions as we prepare to head into the second spring season after Helene.

The worst of the snow has passed us, but now dangerous cold is setting in WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer shares what to expect as we head for Sunday and a cold start to next week.

As snow returns to our region for the weekend, Mitchell County Emergency Management is getting ready for the storm. John Masters, Assistant EM Director for the county joins us to go over preparations being made to deal with this storm.

Get ready because here it comes! Winter storm #2 is expected to begin in our area Friday afternoon. WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer joins us to share what they are expecting from this storm and the timeline for its effects.

The deadline to enroll for consideration by RenewNC for funds to help repair damage from Hurricane Helene is Saturday, January 31. Stephaie Pitman with the Mitchell County Long-Term Resilience Group joins us to talk about the program, help for those who have questions about RenewNC, and shares more information about the Multi-Agency Resources Center, its mission, and what they are doing for the upcoming winter storm.

WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer is with us to talk about round two of winter weather that is approaching Mitchell County this weekend. Looks like we are going to have the first substantial county-wide snowfall Friday and Saturday. He gives us details on the storm including timing, what to expect, and more.

Mitchell County Emergency Management Director Andrew Brewer joins us with an update on conditions in Mitchell County following the ice/freezing rain storm of the past weekend, plus we discuss another potential winter storm for the end of this week.