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SAWMILLS, NC (September 15, 2018) -- Mayor Johnnie Greene of the Town of Sawmill, has declared a State of Emergency for the Town of Sawmills effective 10 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018, due to potential public safety hazards relating to…

NC/VA (September 14, 2018) -- On Friday September 14, 2018, the entire 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway and all associated facilities, with the exception of the Pisgah Inn and Peaks of Otter Lodge,  will be closed at 8:00 p.m. in anticipation of…

HICKORY, NC (September 14, 2018) -- The City of Hickory declared an official state of emergency on Friday, September 14, in preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence. Potential threats from Hurricane Florence include…

LENOIR, NC (September 14, 2018) -- Due to the flood potential in the Wilson's Creek and John's River areas, Sheriff Jones strongly advises those residents in and around Wilson's Creek and John's River to evacuate today......As you know from…

NEWTON, NC (September 14, 2018) -- The Catawba County Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County due to the severe weather event affecting Catawba County. The declaration enables Catawba County Emergency…

LENOIR, NC (September 13, 2018) -- Learn a mixed media approach to printmaking in a fun, engaging environment. Energetic, dynamic teachers lead the 6-week course while participants create prints on an intaglio press. The class is open to…

NC/VA (September 13, 2018) -- Blue Ridge Parkway officials are closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Florence and preparing for a range of potential impacts across the 469-mile parkway. “The National Park Service has extensive…