Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival at Mars Hill University set
MARS HILL, NC (September 24, 2016)...The Bascom Lamar Lunsford “Minstrel of Appalachia” Festival is the second oldest folk festival in the region. It was started in 1967 as a collaboration of Bascom Lamar Lunsford, Lamar Lunsford, and Ed…
CDC says, Take Preventative Actions to Stop the Spread of Flu
ATLANTA, GA (September 1, 2016)...The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released some important tips on how to take preventative actions to stop the spread of Flu.
Take time to get a flu vaccine.
* CDC recommends a…
Area Counties Accepting Applications from Regional Artists
LENOIR, NC (September 23, 2016)...Applications for 2016-2017 Regional Artist Projects Grants for artists residing in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba or McDowell Counties are now being accepted. This annual grant, for up to $1500,…
Catawba County Firefighters Kickoff Fire Prevention Week
HICKORY, NC (September 23, 2016)...Sunday, October 9 fire departments across the county will be celebrating Fire Prevention Week activities. To kick off the national event, Catawba County Firefighters will be holding a special display at…
Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Open Oct. 1
RALEIGH, NC (September 22, 2016)…The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will implement Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regulationson 36 trout waters in 20 western North Carolina counties on Oct. 1. Prior to Oct. 1, Hatchery Supported Trout…
Granite Insurance – local agency included in IIABA’s best practices study
GRANITE FALLS, NC (September 16, 2016)…Granite Insurance is part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”)…
Governor McCrory Highlights State Response to Major Flooding in Eastern North Carolina, Charlotte…
RALEIGH, NC (September 23, 2016)…Governor Pat McCrory provided an update on the state’s response to three States of Emergency currently in effect regarding flooding in northeastern North Carolina, civil unrest in Charlotte and the statewide…