Wildfires have already burned more than 24,000 acres this year, so packing an evacuation kit and tracking fire maps are ...

It’s not just the rain. While it may seem like snakes slither out in droves during a storm, the truth is more complex.

Snakes, pollen, and wildfires are all safety ... Umsted Firefighters from across the state have gone to Western North Carolina to fight wildfires feeding on trees that were downed by the remnants ...

But arguably the prettiest of those is the Eastern coral snake, although most people will never see the extremely rare snake that's only found in the sandy southeastern corner of North Carolina ...

Eastern Coral Snake. Image by Ondreicka1010 via Depositphotos ... this diminutive pit viper inhabits the southeastern United States from eastern North Carolina to eastern Texas and throughout Florida.

The Eastern Diamondback is the largest rattlesnake species and can be found in the coastal plains from North Carolina ... this snake uses its potent venom to subdue prey. Its bites can be ...

Yes, it is illegal to kill certain snakes in North Carolina. According to NC Wildlife, there are 37 different species of snakes in North Carolina. Of the 37, only six are venomous, but many aren’t ...

Always watch where you step or reach, especially in piles of weeds or near bushes, and supervise pets closely, as dogs often ...

Getty Thousands of North Carolina residents were left in the dark — all thanks to one snake. A spokesperson for Duke Energy, which provides electric utilities to customers in North Carolina ...

Snake causes power outage for nearly 10,000 people in North Carolina: Duke Energy Just before 11 p.m., the outage was down to about 2,800 customers, and by 11:10 p.m. all power was restored.