North Carolina

Burn ban Lifted for 67 North Carolina Counties as Conditions Begin to Improve

RALEIGH - The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective at noon Wednesday, Dec. 8, for…

2 years ago

Burn Ban Issued for all North Carolina Counties Due to Hazardous Forest Fire Conditions

RALEIGH - Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has…

2 years ago

Gov. Cooper Declares an American Indian Heritage Month

Governor Roy Cooper has declared November as American Indian Heritage Month, an observance that celebrates the history and heritage of…

3 years ago

Governor Cooper Proclaims Teacher Appreciation Week May 3 – 7

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 3 – 7, 2021 as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 4, 2021 as Teacher…

3 years ago

Three arrested in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the February 26, 2021 arrest of 53-year-old Terry Leon Simmons of Andrews, North Carolina,…

3 years ago

Murphy man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Murphy, NC— Sheriff Derrick Palmer announced the October 1, 2020 arrest of 39-year-old Robin Farmer Stalcup, of Murphy, North Carolina…

4 years ago

MOTHER, DAUGHTER AND SON ARRESTED FOR ABDUCTING A CHILD

Arrests made in abduction of a child.

4 years ago

Cooper Announces Nearly $40 million to Connect Students and Communities to High-Speed Internet

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced nearly $40 million in funding for NC Student Connect, a new partnership created to address…

4 years ago

5.1 magnitude earthquake rocks North Carolina

MURPHY, NC – At 8:07 a.m. on August 9, 2020, many North Carolinians were rattled by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake,…

4 years ago

Gov. Cooper leaves athletics decision up to NCHSAA

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper held a press conference earlier today, where he announced that school systems will be operating…

4 years ago

Phase One of reopening North Carolina begins on May 8

RALEIGH, N.C. – Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 8, residents of N.C. will have certain restrictions lifted as…

4 years ago

New Cherokee resident tests positive in isolation

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. PRESS RELEASE - One resident of Cherokee County has tested positive for COVID – 19 and is…

4 years ago

Ninth Cherokee County resident tests positive for COVID-19

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - A resident of Cherokee County has tested positive for COVID – 19 and is currently isolated…

4 years ago

UPDATE: Cooper orders North Carolinians to stay home

RALEIGH, N.C. – On Friday, March 27, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive order 121 instructing North Carolinians to remain in…

4 years ago

Three Cherokee County, NC residents and Illinois resident test positive for COVID-19

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. - Around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, Cherokee County Health Department issued a press release concerning…

4 years ago

N.C. residents can dial 2-1-1 to gain COVID-19 information

RALEIGH, N.C. - The State of North Carolina has a dedicated referral and information service (2-1-1) for residents to use…

4 years ago