Results are in: Office of State Fire Marshal installs thousands of smoke alarms; declares statewide…
RALEIGH, NC (June 25, 2018)…Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who also serves as the State Fire Marshal, is pleased to announce the 2018 statewide smoke alarm canvass was a huge success in the ongoing effort to prevent fire deaths in…
N.C. Forest Service seedling sales begin July 2
RALEIGH, NC (June 29, 2018)…The North Carolina Forest Service Nursery Program will be accepting orders for seedlings on July 2. The NCFS produces about 16 million quality seedlings for nearly 50 species of conifers and hardwoods annually,…
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina adds 303 acres to South Mountains Headwaters Preserve
MORGANTON, NC (July 2, 2018)…On June 29, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina acquired 303 acres in the South Mountains of Burke County for permanent conservation.
The undeveloped, forested property — known as Rock Creek for a stream…
DWI Enforcement Top Priority This Fourth…SHP to Increase Patrols
RALEIGH, NC (July 2, 2018)…As families across the nation anticipate the upcoming July 4 holiday, the State Highway Patrol is hopeful safety remains a top priority during every scheduled event.
While hot dogs, hamburgers, pools and…
Man arrested and charged with murder
LENOIR, NC (July 2, 2018)…Sheriff Alan C. Jones announces that an arrest has been made related to the Homicide that occurred in Caldwell County on 06/25/2018. Michael Vincent Osborne, age 37, was arrested this past Friday and charged…
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games return July 12-15
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC (July 2, 2018)…Scotland returns to Grandfather Mountain July 12-15 for the 63rd annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.
Boasting bagpipes, Scottish athletics, Highland melodies, Celtic cuisine, crafts aplenty…
Wildlife Commission Requests Help in Reporting Wild Turkey Observations
RALEIGH, NC (July 2, 2018)…The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public assistance in reporting observations of wild turkeys this summer.
Through Aug. 31, wild turkey sightings by volunteers and Commission staff will be…