Special Attention to residents in the Wilson’s Creek & John’s River Communities
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…
Catawba County declares State of Emergency
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…
Caldwell Arts Council presents printmaking workshop
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…
Blue Ridge Parkway Anticipates Impacts from Hurricane Florence
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…
National Forests in North Carolina to temporarily close some roads ahead of Hurricane Florence
ASHEVILLE, NC (September 13, 2018) -- The U.S. Forest Service, Forest Supervisor, having closely tracked the forecast models of Hurricane Florence, has decided to temporarily close National Forest roads, today, Thursday September 13th at…
Information Line Set-up for Hurricane Florence Info – Beginning Friday 8:00am
LENOIR, NC (September 13, 2018) -- Caldwell County Emergency Services has set-up a non-emergency line for questions and information regarding the upcoming storm system, Hurricane #Florence. Please utilize this means of contact for…
UNC Health Care Providing Free Access to UNC Urgent Care 24/7 for Hurricane Victims
CHAPEL HILL, NC (September 13, 2018) -- In order to ensure care for patients in North Carolina during Hurricane Florence, UNC Health Care announced today that it will waive fees associated with its virtual care service, UNC Urgent Care…