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CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (November 28, 2016)...It's that time of the year again! Snowflake Socials - Every Friday in December, the art galleries and craft shops in downtown Lenoir will stay open until 7:00 pm. Participating venues are Caldwell…

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 27, 2016)...The Horton Fire is 85% contained at 1,450 acres.  Firefighters had a productive day extinguishing hot spots inside the fire perimeter. The fire area received less wind than expected today allowing…

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 27, 2016)...Night shift worked hard through the cold night checking for heat. Although hot spots were detected 300’ feet inside the fire perimeter, the outside edges are looking good. A lot of solid work has…

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 26, 2016)...Horton fire managers are waiting to raise the containment percentage of the fire until the threat of high winds has passed. Progress on the Horton fire is looking good, but with a forecast for up to…

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 26, 2015)...As of 8:30 a.m., the Horton Fire remains at 65% contained and is approximately 1,450 acres. There are approximately 125 personnel representing approximately 25 agencies assigned to the Horton Fire.…

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 25, 2016)...As of 7:30 p.m., the Horton Fire remains at 65% contained and is approximately 1,450 acres.  There are approximately 125 personnel representing approximately 25 agencies assigned to the Horton Fire.…

WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 25, 2016)...Command of the fire transitioned to Rodney Weeks’ Type 3 North Idaho Incident Management Team at 7:00 a.m. This transition provides a much needed break for local fire management and allows them to be…