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LENOIR, NC (September 15, 2018) -- As you may know, Hurricane Florence is approaching this weekend.  From Saturday, September 15 until Sunday, September 16, wind gusts could be up to 50 MPH, and from Saturday, September 15 until Tuesday,…

RALEIGH, NC (September 15, 2018) -- With Epic amounts of rainfall and walls of water and wind, 2,800 NC Guardmen are on State Active Duty. NC National Guard’s first priority and mission remains safeguarding the lives and property of our…

LENOIR, NC (September 15, 2018) -- Captain Josh Potter of Caldwell County EMS has been deployed to Kinston, North Carolina this morning with no definite answer of when he will return. Potters wife Audrey told us, “I'm so proud of him for…

LENOIR, NC (September 14, 2018 9:52am) -- Here is an update from Caldwell County concerning Hurricane Florence 1. Caldwell County EOC (Emergency Operation Center) was opened at 8 a.m. today. 2. The current forecast for Caldwell County is…

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…