Spring Fire Season is Underway - Andrew Brewer

Spring Fire Season is Underway - Andrew Brewer

Author: Mitchell County, NC Government March 19, 2025 Duration: 7:37
We are squarely in the middle of one of the times each year that wildfires stand the greatest possibility of happening, and in 2025 that danger is multiplied tremendously with the downed trees and vegetation from Helene. Andrew Brewer, Mitchell County Fire Marshal, is our guest and he talks about the fire in Loafer‘s Glory that burned 133 acres last week, and discusses why this year is so dangerous and how you can help during the spring season to prevent wildfires.

Tune in to We Are Mitchell for a direct line to the ongoing recovery efforts in the North Carolina mountains. This isn't just a series of official statements; it's a collection of conversations and reports from the ground, born from a partnership between Mitchell County Government and WTOE Radio in Spruce Pine. You'll hear interviews with the people coordinating relief, updates on infrastructure repairs, and stories from neighbors helping neighbors as they rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The focus is on delivering clear, accurate, and timely information to citizens who need it most, cutting through the noise to provide a reliable resource. Each episode of this podcast serves as a community bulletin, documenting the challenges and the resilience of Mitchell County in real time. By listening, you gain insight into the specific steps being taken to restore normalcy and the collective spirit driving the process forward. This is essential listening for anyone connected to the region, offering a sober yet hopeful narrative of recovery, straight from the source.
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Cold Wave Coming - Meteorologist Jason Boyer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:59
The coldest weather in Mitchell County in several years is coming this weekend, with lows near zero and highs in the single digits at least a couple of days the week of January 20, 2025. WLOS Meteorologist Jason Boyer sh…
Congressman Chuck Edwards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:22
With the start of the new congressional session, Mitchell County moved back into the 11th congressional district, which is represented by Republican Chuck Edwards. Congressman Edwards joins us on this episode to talk abo…
Chris Burns, Congressman Chuck Edwards’ District Director [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:16
Mitchell County moved back into North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District at the first of January, and that means we have a new Congressman (at least for us). Chuck Edwards is now our Congressional Representative, and…
Mitchell County Town Hall Meeting on January 2, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:09
Mitchell County Government held their second Town Hall Meeting post-Helene on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in the old Bowman Middle School auditorium. This episode presents a recording of the general public portion of the m…
Kelly Jones - Second Town Hall Meeting on January 2, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:15
Mitchell County Government will hold its second Town Hall meeting post-Helene on Thursday, January 2, 2025. A variety of topics will be discussed, including debris removal, extension of FEMA program deadlines, stream deb…
Kelly Jones - Tourism in Mitchell County Post-Helene [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:58
Helene has wreaked havoc on the tourism industry in Mitchell County. Kelly Jones, Mitchell County Tourism Development Authority director, joins us to talk about how this industry was affected by the storm and discusses t…
Allen Cook - FEMA Day is December 12th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:00
December 12th has been named FEMA Day in Mitchell County. It is an opportunity for residents to get help with FEMA applications or other issues from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center inside the Mitche…
Blair Hyder - Taxes In Mitchell County [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
There have been lots of questions about property values and taxes in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Blair Hyder, the tax assessor for Mitchell County, joins us to discuss these topics, the postponement of the tax revaluat…