Triad hit with unhealthy air from Canadian wildfire smoke
The Triad was the only region within hundreds of miles under an air quality alert Monday as smoke from Canadian wildfires found its way to the area again.
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The Triad was the only region within hundreds of miles under an air quality alert Monday as smoke from Canadian wildfires found its way to the area again.
Potentially strong thunderstorms are possible for much of central North Carolina, including the Triad, Monday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.
For years, Brenda Glover has watched as trees toppled along a severely eroded section of Brushy Fork Creek that divides her backyard from an undeveloped section of Smith Reynolds Airport.
Anyone damaging energy facilities, transmission lines or equipment would face up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine under legislation approved unanimously by the N.C. House Wednesday.