Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to host webinar about Black History and the National Park Service on…
ASHEVILLE, NC (February 8, 2022) - The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will explore the topic of Black History and the National Park Service during an online conversation 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, with Ajena Rogers, Supervisory Park…
The Horn is starting its 70th season
BOONE, NC (February 8, 2022) - “Horn in the West”, Boone’s summer outdoor drama, is preparing for its 70th season by holding local auditions for actors, singers, dancers, technicians and crowd scene “Villagers”. The auditions will be held…
UNC Health Named as Official Hospital of the Crawdads
HICKORY, NC (February 7, 2022) - The Hickory Crawdads are excited to announce UNC Health as the official hospital of the team in a new multi-year partnership.
"We are thrilled about the opportunity to partner with UNC Health," said…
Hickory Elks recognize firefighter and police officer of the year
HICKORY, NC (February 7, 2022) - Each year, Hickory Elks Lodge 1654 recognizes those who exhibit the patriotic values of duty and honor in service to their community and nation. During the Americanism Awards Ceremony on Saturday, February…
North Carolina’s Forest Action Plan ready for implementation
RALEIGH, NC (February 4, 2021) - North Carolina’s updated forest action plan has been approved by the USDA Forest Service and is now ready to be implemented by forestry stakeholders across the state.
The plan is a thorough review of the…
Prescribed burns planned on the Grandfather Ranger District to reduce wildfire risk and improve…
NEBO, NC (February 4, 2022) – The U.S. Forest Service is planning five prescribed burns on the Grandfather Ranger District this Spring season to reduce the risk of wildfires by reducing accumulation of fuels on the forest floor. The low- to…
City of Lenoir city council selects Kent Greer to fill vacant seat
LENOIR, NC (February 3, 2022) -- The City of Lenoir City Council selected Kent Greer to fill the vacant seat on Council Tuesday night, Feb. 1, 2022. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Greer will fill the seat left by former Councilman Ben Willis,…