Creative business ideas abound in Hickory
HICKORY, NC (November 23, 2016)...The City of Hickory was pleased to partner with Lenoir Rhyne University (LRU) and the Hickory Crawdads to create the first annual “Fast Pitch” event as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration.…
Governor McCrory Expands State of Emergency to 22 Additional Counties Impacted by Wildfires
FRANKLIN, NC (November 23, 2016)…Governor Pat McCrory has expanded a State of Emergency to cover 22 additional counties to help the state combat the ongoing spread of wildfires in western North Carolina. The governor joined firefighters,…
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Wednesday, November 23, 2016 8:30am Update
BLOWING ROCK, NC (November 23, 2016)...As of 8:30 AM the Horton Fire remains at 20% contained and approximately 700-800 acres. The fire is expected to grow to approximately 1500 acres through the day but that growth remains inside the…
Horton Fire (near Blowing Rock) Update 11/22/16…Photos Included
BLOWING ROCK, NC (November 22, 2016)...As of 4:00 PM the Horton Fire was 20% contained and approximately 700-800 acres. Further fire growth is expected within the containment lines within the next 24 hours.
The Horton Fire is located in the…
CCC&TI Music Program Director Receives Grant
HUDSON, NC (November 21, 2016)...Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Associate of Fine Arts-Music Program Director Justin Butler has been awarded a Regional Artist Project Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a…
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…