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North Carolina State Parks Report Record 2016 Visitation Of 18.8 Million
Raleigh — In its 2016 Centennial year, North Carolina State Parks enjoyed record visitation of 18.8 million, a nine percent…
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February 6-10, 2017 Traffic Reports
Monday February 6 Construction operations continue today on 321 in Blowing Rock with flagging/lane closures from just south of Green…
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Slight Drought Continues After First Month Of 2017
Abnormally dry conditions continued for the High Country after the first 31 days of the New Year. Ashe, Avery and…
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Hank The Pig Sees His Shadow, 6 More Weeks Of Winter
He may not be an official weather prognosticator, but a local animal agrees with the prediction of Punxsutawney Phil. Local…
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Sugar Cove Fire In McDowell County 90% Contained, Final Update Issued
NEBO, NC, February 2, 2017- Fire crews completed successful burnout operations on the Sugar Cove fire yesterday evening, increasing containment to…
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Governor Cooper Names New Highway Patrol Commander
Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday appointed Glenn M. McNeill as the next Commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Serving…
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State Fire Marshal Supports First Responder Bill
RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey has announced his support of new legislation that gives property tax…
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U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Voluntarily Recalls Certain Smokeless Tobacco Products
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) is voluntarily recalling certain of its smokeless tobacco products, listed in the chart below, manufactured…
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State Health Officials Announce First Child Flu Fatality Of 2016-2017 Season
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first child death from flu for the 2016-2017…
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NCDOT Works To Integrate Drones In Emergency Response
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is exploring how to best implement unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, into future…
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