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ASHEVILLE, NC (Saturday, November 19, 2016 - 5:33pm)...Joint Information Center Western NC Wildfire Summary CURRENT SITUATION Despite warm, dry conditions yesterday, there was little growth on area fires. Total large fire acreage today is…

RALEIGH, NC (November 18, 2016)...Restaurants to serve as drop-off locations to collect much-needed items. WHAT: The wildfires in the Western North Carolina mountains have caused more than $12 million in damage and have burned more than…

BAT CAVE, NC (November 17, 2016)…Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the state is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to be issued to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are…

BANNER ELK, NC (November 16, 2016)...Soak up a season full of holiday cheer with A Small Town Christmas in Banner Elk the first weekend in December. Formerly known as Christmas in the Park, this special holiday celebration takes place over…

LENOIR, NC (November 16, 2016)…New this year: Snowflake Socials & Gallery Crawls involving all downtown art & craft galleries Friday evenings in December. Everyone is invited to attend the Grand Opening of the annual Satie's Holiday…

RALEIGH, NC (November 16, 2016)...As North Carolinians prepare to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will help make trips a little smoother by suspending most road construction activities on…

HICKORY, NC (November 16, 2016)...The City of Hickory Public Art Commission (PAC) announced the installation of a new acquisition, “Love Makes the World Go ‘Round,” by artist Ray Giddens. The imaginative work cheerfully greets visitors at…