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COLFAX, NC (November 30, 2016)…Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont,…

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC (November 30, 2016)...With winter on the way, Grandfather Mountain is decking its halls — and hills — for the holidays. Visitors are invited to celebrate the season from a mile high, where they’ll encounter idyllic…

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 30, 2016)...The Horton fire is 90% contained and 1,450 acres. There are approximately 50 resources on the fire. Firefighters will continue to monitor and patrol the perimeter, extinguishing hotspots. Although…

LENOIR, NC (November 21, 2016)…The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners regular meeting set for Monday, December 5, 2016 will begin at 5:30 p.m. rather than the normal meeting time of 6 p.m. The change is being made to accommodate the…

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 29, 2016)...The Horton fire area has received over 3/4” of rain with more on the way. The rain brings much needed moisture to the area. Fire managers plan to reassess the containment percentage tomorrow. The…

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 28, 2016)...Firefighters spent today patrolling the Horton Fire area looking for heat. Local fire personnel will patrol the fire perimeter through the night with a thermal imager to identify any hot spots. “We…

BLOWING ROCK, NC (November 28, 2016)...The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, which organizes WinterFest, has announced highlights of the 19th edition of the annual event, which runs from Thursday, January 26 through Sunday, January 29,…