Winter Weather Update for January 27, 2026 - Andrew Brewer

Winter Weather Update for January 27, 2026 - Andrew Brewer

Author: Mitchell County, NC Government January 27, 2026 Duration: 5:49
Mitchell County Emergency Management Director Andrew Brewer joins us with an update on conditions in Mitchell County following the ice/freezing rain storm of the past weekend, plus we discuss another potential winter storm for the end of this week.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Remembering Helene (Part 2) - Sophia Phillips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:08
A special series of events are planned for Saturday, September 27 to commemorate the 1st anniversary of Helene striking our region. Sophia Phillips joins us again to talk more about what is happening on that special day.
Remembering Helene - Sophia Phillips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:26
There is a special set of commemorative events scheduled for September 27 at three fire departments in Mitchell County. Under the collective name Remembering Helene, these gatherings will feature food, giveaways, prizes,…
The Night Sky in 2024 - Dr. Dan Caton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:52
While the focus of our podcast has been the recovery from Helene‘s fury, there was more going on in the sky in 2024 than the hurricane. There was a solar eclipse, two auroras, and a comet that all appeared in our region…
Hellbender Festival in Spruce Pine - Spencer Bost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:39
The first Hellbender Festival is coming to downtown Spruce Pine August 30. WTOE‘s Bruce Ikard caught up with Downtown Spruce Pine Director Spencer Bost for a quick discussion of the festival and all the events taking pla…
VRC-LTRG Merger - Stephanie Pitman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:11
Mitchell County‘s Volunteer Resources Center, which was formed shortly after Helene struck the area last year to organize volunteer groups and match them with needs is merging with the Mitchell County Long-Term Resilienc…
Debris Update - Allen Cook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:21
There has been confusion over the Private Property Debris Removal program that is trying to get started up in Mitchell County. Allen Cook joins us to try and help clear up some of the confusion and explain what is going…
DT's Reopening - David Niven [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:44
It has been a long, hard climb back, but DT's Blue Ridge Java on Lower Street in Spruce Pine is slated to re-open by the end of August. Owner David Niven joins us to talk about the upcoming reopening, what's new and diff…
Mitchell County Town Hall - August 14, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:20
Updates on recovery efforts, including debris removal were the main topics for the August 14, 2025 Town Hall put on my Mitchell County. Here is the audio from the meeting held at 4:30 in the old Bowman Middle School Audi…
New Emergency Management App - John Masters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:05
Mitchell County Emergency Management is rolling out a new app for phones that is a one-stop for information and updates when there is an emergency or disaster affecting the county. John Masters joins the program to talk…
Private Property Debris Removal Update - Allen Cook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:59
Private Property Debris Removal is on again in Mitchell County. Allen Cook, County Manager, joins us to discuss the changes in the program and the new phone number associated with it, plus he outlines the process as thin…