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Scenic view along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, with layered mountain ridges receding into the distance.

Outdoors & Community

Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah reopenings: current status in 2026

Storm damage closed stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway and parts of Pisgah National Forest. Here is how to check what is open before you head out.

By LocalBrief Staff · 10:47AM EDT

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OPENING

Doctors warn as child drowning deaths rise

Doctors and federal health officials say more children are drowning in the U.S., and they are urging families to use layers of protection around pools, lakes and rivers this summer.

OPENING

Billy Strings opens Tivoli's return in October 2026

Bluegrass artist Billy Strings will headline the first shows at Chattanooga's reopened Tivoli Theatre in October 2026, marking the public return of the renovated downtown venue.

OPENING

Chattanooga marks America 250 amid heat, division

Chattanooga residents joined the United States on Saturday, July 4, in marking the nation's 250th birthday as officials warned of dangerous heat and national leaders urged unity.

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WTVC NewsChannel 9 Live Stream Now Available

Chattanooga residents can access WTVC NewsChannel 9's live broadcast stream directly online, keeping the local community informed in real time.