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Governor McCrory Expands State of Emergency to 22 Additional Counties Impacted by Wildfires
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,…
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Wednesday, November 23, 2016 8:30am Update
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…
Horton Fire (near Blowing Rock) Update 11/22/16…Photos Included
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…
CCC&TI Music Program Director Receives Grant
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…
Governor McCrory Applauds Brave Efforts of Firefighters to Contain Party Rock Fire
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…
Burning ban issued for 22 additional counties to protect lives and property
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,…
Blustery, Winter Weather Opens Sugar Mountain Ski Area in North Carolina
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…