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Alerts
Cold Weather Advisory including Avery County – Thursday January 9, 2025
NCZ033-049-050-081630-/O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.250109T0500Z-250109T1700Z/Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Including the cities of Busick, Swiss, Ingalls, Ramseytown,Spruce Pine, Banner Elk, Celo, Newland, Burnsville, Micaville,and Poplar327 AM EST Wed Jan…
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Disaster Energy Assistance Available to 25 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene to Help with Heating Costs and Repairs During Winter Beginning Jan. 15
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) began accepting applications from…
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Governor Josh Stein Announces Executive Order to Keep North Carolina Warm
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced an executive order to temporarily waive federal limits on the amount of time drivers…
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Insurance Commissioner Causey reminds seniors to review, make changes to Medicare Advantage plans by March 31
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and SHIIP, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, remind seniors who have Medicare Advantage plans to…
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Bears Are Denning; Here’s What to Do — and Not to Do
It’s that time of year, again. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) advises the public that black bears in North Carolina are in…
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Governor Josh Stein Announces Members of Western North Carolina Recovery Team
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that he has hired six people who will play a key role in western…
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Blue Ridge Conservancy Celebrates New Park and River Access in Todd
Todd, NC – In 2014, Martha Enzmann purchased land in Todd, NC for the eventual purpose of creating a public…
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Entertainment
Award-Winning Songwriters Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz to Perform at the Historic Jones House
Boone, NC – Noted and influential International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award-winning artists Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz will bring…
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Governor’s Cabinet is Sworn In
On Monday, ten members of Governor Josh Stein’s cabinet were sworn into office. “My cabinet secretaries are ready to hit…
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Town of Boone Awarded Grant for Northern Peaks State Trail and Rivers House Park
Boone, NC – The Town of Boone was recently awarded $54,932 from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), through the North…
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