Expect the smoky haze to linger over the Eastern U.S., including North Carolina, through midweek. Once upper-level winds shift to a more southwesterly direction, the smoke will begin to retreat northward and clear the region. Until then, skies may remain milky and filtered, particularly during the day.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Over the weekend, a haze lingered in the North Carolina air, caused by wildfires in Canada that have forced thousands to evacuate across three provinces. The smoke has worsened air quality and reduced visibility in Canada and parts of the U.S,.

After cooler temperatures in Western North Carolina for the last part of May, the heat will return as we begin the first week of June.

Wildfires have already burned more than 24,000 acres this year, so packing an evacuation kit and tracking fire maps are important steps for residents. Seasonal pollen counts are high in cities like Raleigh and Greensboro; taking precautions such as showering at night and keeping pets out of bedrooms can help allergy sufferers cope.

Patrick Easler has been flying helicopters for the North Carolina Forest Service for four years. “I wanted to be a firefighter, and I wanted to fly helicopters and it

All counties in Western North Carolina can expect moderate air quality conditions this Saturday as smoke from Canadian wildfires travels to the area.If you are

The Sunset Beach Fire Department said it received the emergency call around 11:05 a.m., reporting a swimmer who sustained a leg injury off Sunset Beach.