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LENOIR, NC (October 28, 2016)…Join book artist Sigrid Hice at the Caldwell Arts Council for a fun holiday workshop and learn how to create star ornament books to hang on your tree or give as gifts. All materials for two star ornament books…

LENOIR, NC (October 28, 2016)…A scholarship has been established for experienced adult visual artists in Caldwell County sponsored by The Stevens Family (in honor of their mother, Allene Broyhill Stevens), Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, and the…

FRANKLIN, NC (November 2, 2016)...New fire starts on the Nantahala Ranger District have resulted in trail closures due to fire activity: • The Appalachian Trail is closed from Rock Gap to Winding Stairs Gap due to Knob Creek Fire. • The…

LENOIR, NC (October 31, 2016)…Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation has announced that John Coffey has joined the cooperative as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Lee Layton, who has served as Chief Operating Officer…

LENOIR, NC (November 2, 2016)…A student at Hudson Elementary School, who has not attended school this week, has been diagnosed with pneumococcal meningitis. Contact with someone with pneumococcal meningitis presents no particular risk. The…

RALEIGH, NC (November 1, 2016)…The Hudson Driver License Office will temporarily close for equipment installation and renovations on Tuesday, Nov. 8. It is scheduled to re-open on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 8 a.m. The Hudson office, located at…

FRANKLIN, NC (October 29, 2016)...HIGH Fire Danger today!  NO Campfires allowed except in developed campgrounds where fees are charged. Jones Gap Fire: Reported this morning near Bartram Trail, located northwest of Highlands. Initial attack…