Mitchell County Fire Marshal Andrew Brewer joins us to discuss how to be safe using fireworks during the Independence Day holiday. We also have a brief discussion about the drought conditions in the region and we wrap up with a review of making preparations as we are in hurricane season.

Stephanie Pitman with the Mitchell County Long-Term Resilience Group joins us to discuss an upcoming presentation by the American Red Cross and North Carolina Forest Service on wildfire safety. The presentation is Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the former Bowman Middle School in Bakersville.

Mitchell County Assistant Fire Marshal and Fire Coordinator Bryan Brewer joins us to discuss the dangerous wildfire conditions in our region, what the Burn Ban means and how it is being enforced, and steps to take to protect yourself from the threat of wildfires.

The deadline for filing appeals to FEMA on open claims is March 25, 2026. Mitchell Long-Term Resilience Group representative Sophie Phillips joins us to discuss the deadline and what options might be available to those who filed a FEMA claim.

WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer joins us to discuss the severe-level drought that our region has now been experiencing for several months and what that means both for pour weather and for the risk of wildfires in our region.

Spring Fire Season is upon us, and Mitchell County Fire Coordinator Bryan Brewer joins us to discuss the dangers that are out there again this spring and steps you can take to help prevent wildfires.

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.