Bat Cave Fire and Rescue Department

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Jennifer Balkcom our NC Representative for Henderson county.

05/29/2026

Senator Budd wants to help the citizens of NC.

It is an honor to serve the state of North Carolina in the United States Senate. One of the most important duties of this office is representing North Carolinians anytime they interface with the federal government. My office is here to serve you in any matter regarding a federal agency. Please do no...

05/28/2026

Due to recent storm damage and significant road closures in the area, all of our Upper Hickory Nut Gorge trails are currently closed until further notice. This includes:

- Trombatore Trail
- Bearwallow Mountain Trail
- Strawberry Gap Trail
- Wildcat Rock Trail
- Florence Nature Preserve

Major access routes, including sections of US-74 ALT, Bearwallow Mountain Road, and NC-9, are currently impacted by storm damage and ongoing repair work. Please avoid these areas for your own safety and to allow repair crews to work efficiently.

We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as soon as the North Carolina Department of Transportation reopens these roads and we are able to safely reopen the trails. Thank you for your patience and for helping keep our community safe.

For the latest updates, please visit our website.

05/26/2026

Help is here, Please read below and share for anyone that may need a hand. We will continue to support our WNC Family

05/26/2026

If you have PTSD from the hurricane there is free counseling for residents of the Gorge. Check it out. 😊

05/26/2026

🚒🚒We have crews surveying the roads in our area. Please be patient and stay off roads. Many roads have been damaged, especially in Gerton. 🚒😬🚒🚒

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Hwy 74 from the Continental Divide in Gerton to Fairview is shut down