While Western North Carolina continues to recover following Hurricane Helene, the Piedmont, coast and some areas of the mountains are ready to welcome you for a fall adventure. However, parts of Pisgah National Forest and Linville Gorge, where the Brown Mountain Lights are located, are not quite ready for your visit. Please check VisitNC.com frequently for the latest updates on visiting the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Given strange and unexplained phenomena like blood rain and mysterious floating lights, it's no wonder that we've long pondered whether we are alone in the universe. And given North Carolina's many UFO sightings and abduction stories, listeners may find the answer to that question is all too clear.

First in Fright brings you all things paranormal in NC with insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state. Discover more here: ⁠NCFirstinFright.com