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Western NC Wildfire Summary Monday, November 14, 2016
Information provided by the North Carolina Forest Service. CURRENT SITUATION Fire crews are making progress on containing fires around the…
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Air Quality For High Country In The “Unhealthy” Status For Tuesday November 15, 2016
Air quality from burning wildfires in nearby counties will continue to impact the High Country on Tuesday. On Monday morning the…
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Public Safety And Containment Remain Top Priorities In Western North Carolina Wildfires
Nov 14, 2016 – Governor Pat McCrory said the safety of first responders, citizens and structures remains the state's number one…
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High Country Added To Code Red Air Quality Alert
The North Carolina Air Quality Forecast Center has added the High Country to the Code Red status for Monday. In…
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Residents Ask To Take Part In Hazard Mitigation Survey for Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes & Alleghany
Watauga County Emergency Management is asking for the public’s assistance in answering questions about Hazard Mitigation. The High Country Regional…
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November 14-18, 2016 Traffic Reports
Monday November 14 Construction operations are scheduled to continue today on 321 in Blowing Rock; however, no flagging/lane closures are…
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November Full Moon Closest To Earth Since 1948, Viewable This Weekend
A historic event takes place this weekend, but clouds may hinder viewing in the High Country. The November full moon…
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FEMA Approves Governor McCrory’s Request For Assistance To Fight Fires In Western North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved his request for…
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Second Week Of November 2016 Continues To See Drought Conditions
Two North Carolina counties are now under the “Exceptional Drought” status for the first time this year. Continued drought conditions…
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State Cracks Down On Drivers That BOO-zed It On Halloween, High Country Stats Included
RALEIGH – Hundreds of impaired drivers were removed from the roads during the recent holiday weekend thanks to the Governor’s…
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