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Gov. Stein announces high-speed internet expansion for 30 NC counties, including 3 from the Triad
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that 30 counties across North Carolina, including several in the Triad, will be ...
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Western NC wildfires map: See the latest with our interactive map
near Little Switzerland in McDowell County started April 14 and has grown to 175 acres as of the morning of April 16. It ...
Firefighters are getting Western NC wildfires under control: What we know as of April 23
Two out of the three fires are completely or almost completely contained. The third hasn't grown in 24 hours. Here's what we ...
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State of Emergency for 34 NC counties extended due to wildfires
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Governor Josh Stein announced the State of Emergency for 34 counties has been extended ... elevated risk of wildfires in Western NC. I also urge people to use extreme ...
Drought Update: Severe drought status expanding in Eastern NC
After another run of generally dry days, the latest drought update shows an expansion of the severe drought conditions into ...
Western NC wildfire April 21 updates: 3 fires are burning with 27% containment or less
Despite constant efforts from hundreds of firefighters, containment remains low on the three fires. Here's what we know.
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Firefighters are getting Western NC wildfires under control: What we know as of April 23
Three wildfires in Western North ... wildfire map for WNC and the region. It is updated hourly and provides information on the fires. Bee Rock Creek Fire update; McDowell County, NC wildfires ...