Outdoors

USFS Acquires 49-Acre Tract in Fires Creek

Murphy, NC, June 26, 2020 – The U.S. Forest Service has acquired a 49-acre inholding at the headwaters of Laurel…

4 years ago

New US Forest Service District Ranger selected for Nantahala Forest

Asheville, NC – May 22, 2020 - The National Forests in North Carolina announced that Troy Waskey will oversee management…

4 years ago

While you’re home, help your Hemlocks

While many of you are sheltering at home, I hope you’re going outside every now and then to refresh yourself…

4 years ago

Fire contained by Ranger Fire Department

RANGER, NC – The Ranger Volunteer Fire Department, working in concert with state and federal groups, managed to contain a…

5 years ago

Panther Top Fire Tower to be open to the public

CONCERNING THE PANTHER TOP FIRE TOWER NEAR MURPHY, FROM THE USDA FOREST SERVICE, TUSQUITEE RANGER DISTRICT: MURPHY, NC - The…

5 years ago

Update: NCDOT Opening U.S. 19/74 After Landslides

Nantahala Gorge, NC - Update: NCDOT Western Mountains confirmed that they're preparing to open U.S. 19/74 on Monday, August 27…

5 years ago

Mulch

Mulch is a very important tool in any gardeners’ toolkit. In addition, it does a lot more than simply make…

5 years ago

TVA River Management Continues to Address Above Average Rainfall in 2019

TVA River Management teams are preparing Valley reservoirs for above normal rainfall forecasted to continue over the weekend and increase…

5 years ago

Turfgrass Research Field Day is Thursday, August 9

By:  Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Whether you're a new, beginner or veteran homeowner, landscaper (perhaps your own company) or…

6 years ago

Johnsongrass: Friend or Foe?

Johnsongrass:  Friend or Foe Plus Master Cattleman Program in Dalton this Fall By:  Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent A common…

6 years ago