Governor McCrory Applauds Brave Efforts of Firefighters to Contain Party Rock Fire
RALEIGH, NC (November 21, 2016)…Governor Pat McCrory is applauding the bravery and courageous efforts by firefighters to protect homes and turn the tide of the Party Rock Fire, despite high winds and continued dry conditions.
“The more than…
Burning ban issued for 22 additional counties to protect lives and property
RALEIGH, NC (November 21, 2016)…Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today banned open burning and canceled all burning permits for 22 more counties in Western North Carolina. Added to the list are Alleghany, Anson, Ashe, Cabarrus,…
Blustery, Winter Weather Opens Sugar Mountain Ski Area in North Carolina
SUGAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, NC (Monday, November 21, 2016)…Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is open today for skiing, snowboarding, and ice-skating. The tubing park is scheduled to open as soon as weather permits.
Cold temperatures blew in…
Joint Information Center Western NC Wildfire Summary
ASHEVILLE, NC (Saturday, November 19, 2016 - 5:33pm)...Joint Information Center Western NC Wildfire Summary
CURRENT SITUATION
Despite warm, dry conditions yesterday, there was little growth on area fires. Total large fire acreage today is…
Western NC McDonald’s to support firefighters battling NC wildfires
RALEIGH, NC (November 18, 2016)...Restaurants to serve as drop-off locations to collect much-needed items.
WHAT: The wildfires in the Western North Carolina mountains have caused more than $12 million in damage and have burned more than…
Governor McCrory Announces Reward Concerning Western NC Wildfires
BAT CAVE, NC (November 17, 2016)…Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the state is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to be issued to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are…
A Small Town Christmas Fills Banner Elk with Cheer, Dec. 2-4
BANNER ELK, NC (November 16, 2016)...Soak up a season full of holiday cheer with A Small Town Christmas in Banner Elk the first weekend in December. Formerly known as Christmas in the Park, this special holiday celebration takes place over…