North Road was closed when downed power lines were sparking on the ground.
(Photo courtesy of Brandi Eastin)

A view of the slope from the other side of the wash-out.

Motorists clogged mountain roads during the winter storm that began 2021. (File photo)

By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer Last week’s winter storm literally wreaked havoc upon the mountaintop communities, with hard rain falling and wind gusts estimated at up to 40 miles per hour, which resulted in many large limbs and branches falling into streets and...