ASU included in Sierra magazine’s 2016 list of greenest colleges and universities
BOONE, NC (November 21, 2016)…Sierra magazine has released its 2016 list of “Cool Schools” and once again Appalachian State University is included among the nation’s 201 “greenest” colleges and universities.
Sierra magazine is the official…
This week’s Caldwell Journal…
CALDWELL COUNTY, NC (November 24, 2016)…This week’s Caldwell Journal is available to read as a PDF or as a Booklet. Just click on the links below. You can also read any of our past editions by clicking on “Paper Online” above.
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Home for Christmas Dinner and Concert at the HUB set
HUDSON, NC (November 23, 2016)...The 7th Annual Home for Christmas Dinner and Concert will be held at the Hudson Uptown Building (HUB), 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson on Friday and Saturday, December 9th and 10th. Dinner is served at 6:30 PM…
Wildfire closes portion of N.C. Highway 80 in Mountains
ASHEVILLE, NC (November 23, 2016)…A 10-mile section of N.C. 80 in McDowell County has been closed due to smoke and safety concerns resulting from the Clear Creek Fire.
The highway is closed from Old Toms Creek on the south end to the Blue…
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Wednesday, November 23, 2016 2pm Update
WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 23, 2016 - 2pm)...As of 2:00 PM 11/23/16 the Horton Fire is 65% contained and approximately 900 acres. 125 emergency response personnel from 26 agencies are actively responding. Fire crews have responded from as…
Public Health Advisory: Smoke Exposure from the fire in Watauga County NC
WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 23, 2016)…AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) and Appalachian Regional Healthcare System are advising residents and visitors to be aware of the possibility of smoke from Sampson/Horton fire in…
Highway Patrol Emphasizes Safety During Thanksgiving Holiday
RALEIGH, NC (November 23, 2016)...In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to focus on safety while traveling to their intended destinations. According to AAA, 43.5 million Americans…