Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency

RALEIGH, NC (January 6, 2017)...Governor Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency ahead of a winter storm that is expected to cover most of North Carolina with four to seven inches of snow during the next 36 hours. Governor Cooper, who…

Mountain Crews Ready for Winter Weather

ASHEVILLE, NC (January 5, 2017)…Employees for the Department of Transportation are prepared to keep motorists as safe as possible during a winter storm that could commence Thursday night. Crews from the three western DOT divisions - a…

Hickory Firefighters Promoted

HICKORY, NC (January 4, 2017)...A promotional ceremony for Hickory firefighters was held on December 27. Reggie CannonReggie Cannon has been promoted to Captain with the Hickory Fire Department. Since being hired in May 2003, Cannon has…