Asheville Forest Service worker laid off by Trump says his termination was rescinded
Mike Knoerr, the only wildlife biologist covering the Pisgah National Forest, said his position was deemed “Mission Critical.”
Northland senator calls on Trump to reverse U.S. Forest Service firings in Minnesota
Grant Hauschild, a DFLer who represents northeastern Minnesota including Hermantown and a chunk of St. Louis County, sent a letter on Thursday to President Donald Trump as well as U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber — a Republican whose district covers Hauschild's.
NM's Gila National Forest loses workers to Trump firings
Conservation advocates say the Trump administration's firing of probationary U.S. Forest Service workers in New Mexico and other Western states could ruin summer vacations - and even prove life-threatening.
'You're losing everything': One of Sitka's fired Forest Service workers speaks out
Eischen has worked as a biological science technician for the U.S. Forest Service at Redoubt Falls for three years, and two years as a permanent employee. She was one of eight Forest Service workers in Sitka fired last weekend amid a national wave of firings.
Trump admin backtracks on Forest Service firings
The move comes after determining that cuts may have decimated staff working on critical matters or on policies key to President Donald Trump's agenda.
How firings of U.S. Forest Service workers could disrupt Arizona trails
By Maria Staubs Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — Thousands of U.S. Forest Service workers across the country have been fired as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce the federal workforce.
Trump’s firing of Forest Service workers raises concerns about wildfires in Oregon, the West
In the past week, the Forest Service has fired at least 2,000 employees, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Forest Service. That’s raising
Western NC's US attorney King talks wins, Trump admin, resignation: 'Without fear, favor'
The last US attorney in NC to resign under Trump admin told the Citizen Times, "People are now seeing" what "decisions ...
Bishop of Western North Carolina calls on faithful to pray for Pope Francis
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte called on the faithful to pray for Pope Francis during a service in Mint Hill ...
Asheville among 'Forbes' top travel destinations in 2025
Downtown Asheville remains open for business with plenty of shops, restaurants and galleries to visit. Forbes editors also mentioned the city's most famous attraction, the iconic Biltmore Estate.
Chances of snow fluctuate in Western NC, Asheville: Here's what the NWS says Feb. 17
Meteorologists say that, while confidence on timing is increasing, the type of precipitation the area will see is still ...
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Search continues nearly a month after the disappearance of Western North Carolina woman
Detectives said Tolley has previously been seen in the areas of Pisgah View and Deaverview in Asheville, and also Hickory, North Carolina. Anyone with information about Sadie Tolley is asked to ...
Asheville Answers: Did the North Fork reservoir release 'too much water' after Helene?
A reader asks if the renovations to the North Fork dam worked as intended, or if "too much" water was released after Tropical ...
Western North Carolina Train Show delights with classic and cutting-edge model displays
FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — The Western North Carolina Train Show took place in Fletcher, N.C., on Feb. 22. Held at the WNC ...
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Video shows snow falling in Upstate, Western North Carolina
Snow flurries are flying around the Upstate area of South Carolina this morning, as well as western North Carolina.
UPDATE: Western North Carolina under a winter weather advisory until Thursday evening, says the NWS
The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued an updated winter weather advisory at 11:17 p.m. on Tuesday valid from Wednesday 6 a ...
Flood advisories issued for parts of Western North Carolina: What we know
The National Weather Service assured the community that the flooding is unlikely to progress beyond "nuisance flooding." ...
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Governor Stein invites public input on housing recovery Plan for Western North Carolina
these funds will serve as a critical cornerstone for the revitalization of western North Carolina’s homes and businesses. A separate HUD CDBG-DR grant of $225 million was awarded directly to the ...
‘We got a bridge in 3 hours.’ Unusual material allows NCDOT to build fast after Helene
The state teamed up with a Tennessee company to create 40 temporary bridges made with retired railroad flatcars.