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LINVILLE, NC (January 17, 2022) -- 2022 is underway, and Grandfather Mountain’s calendar of events is in peak condition. With a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the…

HICKORY, NC (January 16, 2022) -- A presentation on making shop stools will highlight the program on Saturday the 22nd at the Western Piedmont Woodcrafters Club meeting, 9:30 a.m. at Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop, 856 21st St. Drive SE,…

LENOIR, NC (January 16, 6:30 pm 2022) -- All outages have been restored as of 5:55 pm Sunday for Blue Ridge Energy members affected by today’s winter storm that affected much of the state. Most outages were wind related and due to trees…

RALEIGH, NC (January 16, 2022) -- As the worst of the winter storm hits North Carolina, state transportation officials are urging people to stay off the roads because travel could be dangerous. “Even after the storm passes, we ask North…

LENOIR, NC (January 16, 7:45 am 2022) -- Blue Ridge Energy remains on high alert as the effects of winter storm Izzy moves into our service area of Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany and Caldwell counties as well as parts of Avery, Wilkes and…

CHAPEL HILL, NC (January 15, 2022) -- Effective immediately, UNC Health hospitals will no longer administer COVID tests to the general public who are not experiencing symptoms in their emergency departments (EDs). With the impact of the…

LENOIR, NC (January 15, 2022) -- Chairman Randy Church of the Caldwell County Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency for Caldwell County effective tonight (January 15,) at 10 p.m. in preparation for the winter storm predicted for…