Eclipse crowds loom on Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway officials warn of heavy traffic and possible closures during the total solar eclipse next week. From Mileposts 417 to 469, about 17 overlooks may offer 100 percent totality, with partial totality at additional spots. Park managers urge early arrival, multiple viewing options, full fuel, and packed plans. Pack out trash and expect long waits as rangers manage parking and road access.
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Fair adds high divers and roving dinosaurs
The 2017 North Carolina Mountain State Fair runs September 8 to 17 at the WNC Agricultural Center with new acts including the High Dive Fireman Show performing Olympic style dives from up to 80 feet and Dakota and Friends featuring six types of dinosaurs led by a roaming Deinonychus.
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Jay Mattioli
Little Boy
Lizzie
Sea Lion Splash
Hogway Speedway
Dixie Starlight Express
N.C. Mountain State Fair
James H. Drew Exposition
Ingles
WNC Ag Center
WNC Farmers Market
Mountainfair.org
Wnc Agricultural Center
Dakota and Friends
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Hazardous merge on I-40 to I-26 gets 1000-foot extension
NCDOT moves to extend the eastbound merge lane onto I-26 by 1000 feet in Asheville. NHM Constructors will install a barrier along the right shoulder to complete the $992,000 safety project, finishing by Thanksgiving. Work will occur with lane closures in off-peak hours. Drivers are urged to heed signs and drive cautiously through work zones.
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Vigil Hendergonville Lightning Coverage
Local coverage highlights a severe weather event affecting Hendergonville with ongoing updates from Hendergonville Lightning. Officials urge residents to monitor alerts, seek shelter, and avoid flooded areas as crews assess damage and coordinate response efforts.
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