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FRANKLIN, NC (November 23, 2016)…Governor Pat McCrory has expanded a State of Emergency to cover 22 additional counties to help the state combat the ongoing spread of wildfires in western North Carolina. The governor joined firefighters,…

BLOWING ROCK, NC (November 23, 2016)...As of 8:30 AM the Horton Fire remains at 20% contained and approximately 700-800 acres. The fire is expected to grow to approximately 1500 acres through the day but that growth remains inside the…

BLOWING ROCK, NC (November 22, 2016)...As of 4:00 PM the Horton Fire was 20% contained and approximately 700-800 acres. Further fire growth is expected within the containment lines within the next 24 hours. The Horton Fire is located in the…

HUDSON, NC (November 21, 2016)...Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Associate of Fine Arts-Music Program Director Justin Butler has been awarded a Regional Artist Project Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a…

RALEIGH, NC (November 21, 2016)…Governor Pat McCrory is applauding the bravery and courageous efforts by firefighters to protect homes and turn the tide of the Party Rock Fire, despite high winds and continued dry conditions. “The more than…

RALEIGH, NC (November 21, 2016)…Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today banned open burning and canceled all burning permits for 22 more counties in Western North Carolina. Added to the list are Alleghany, Anson, Ashe, Cabarrus,…

SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, NC (Monday, November 21, 2016)…Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open today for skiing, snowboarding, and ice-skating. The tubing park is scheduled to open as soon as weather permits. Cold temperatures blew in…