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LENOIR, NC (September 15, 2018) -- As you may know, Hurricane Florence is approaching this weekend.  From Saturday, September 15 until Sunday, September 16, wind gusts could be up to 50 MPH, and from Saturday, September 15 until Tuesday,…

RALEIGH, NC (September 15, 2018) -- With Epic amounts of rainfall and walls of water and wind, 2,800 NC Guardmen are on State Active Duty. NC National Guard’s first priority and mission remains safeguarding the lives and property of our…

LENOIR, NC (September 15, 2018) -- Captain Josh Potter of Caldwell County EMS has been deployed to Kinston, North Carolina this morning with no definite answer of when he will return. Potters wife Audrey told us, “I'm so proud of him for…

LENOIR, NC (September 14, 2018 9:52am) -- Here is an update from Caldwell County concerning Hurricane Florence 1. Caldwell County EOC (Emergency Operation Center) was opened at 8 a.m. today. 2. The current forecast for Caldwell County is…

SAWMILLS, NC (September 15, 2018) -- Mayor Johnnie Greene of the Town of Sawmill, has declared a State of Emergency for the Town of Sawmills effective 10 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018, due to potential public safety hazards relating to…

NC/VA (September 14, 2018) -- On Friday September 14, 2018, the entire 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway and all associated facilities, with the exception of the Pisgah Inn and Peaks of Otter Lodge,  will be closed at 8:00 p.m. in anticipation of…

HICKORY, NC (September 14, 2018) -- The City of Hickory declared an official state of emergency on Friday, September 14, in preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence. Potential threats from Hurricane Florence include…

LENOIR, NC (September 14, 2018) -- Due to the flood potential in the Wilson's Creek and John's River areas, Sheriff Jones strongly advises those residents in and around Wilson's Creek and John's River to evacuate today......As you know from…

NEWTON, NC (September 14, 2018) -- The Catawba County Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County due to the severe weather event affecting Catawba County. The declaration enables Catawba County Emergency…

LENOIR, NC (September 13, 2018) -- Learn a mixed media approach to printmaking in a fun, engaging environment. Energetic, dynamic teachers lead the 6-week course while participants create prints on an intaglio press. The class is open to…

NC/VA (September 13, 2018) -- Blue Ridge Parkway officials are closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Florence and preparing for a range of potential impacts across the 469-mile parkway. “The National Park Service has extensive…

ASHEVILLE, NC (September 13, 2018) -- The U.S. Forest Service, Forest Supervisor, having closely tracked the forecast models of Hurricane Florence, has decided to temporarily close National Forest roads, today, Thursday September 13th at…

LENOIR, NC (September 13, 2018) -- Caldwell County Emergency Services has set-up a non-emergency line for questions and information regarding the upcoming storm system, Hurricane #Florence. Please utilize this means of contact for…

CHAPEL HILL, NC (September 13, 2018) -- In order to ensure care for patients in North Carolina during Hurricane Florence, UNC Health Care announced today that it will waive fees associated with its virtual care service, UNC Urgent Care…