In Durham, another old railroad line could become a long greenway trail
The rail line was completed in 1890 by the Lynchburg & Durham railroad and later taken over by Norfolk & Western before it became Norfolk Southern. The railroad stopped using the line in the early ...
FEMA hosts agriculture recovery center in Buncombe County to aid farmers post-Helene
Community members were able to meet with FEMA officials as part of a one-day agriculture recovery center right here in ...
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Were 81 graves bulldozed over in 1990s? Statesville library to explore the question
As part of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence known as the Semiquincentennial to be celebrated on July 4, 2026, the library local history department has ...
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires reported in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
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Onslow County Sheriff’s Office opens sign-up for Citizens Academy
Sign-ups for Onslow County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy are now open. The first class starts February 11. It is a ten week program that gives an ...
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Deal to Expand Eno River State Park in Hillsborough Made Official; Historic Speedway Added to Park System
After nearly four years of negotiations, Eno River State Park is formally adding more than 205 acres in Hillsborough to its ...
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last ...
Kenneth Briscoe named interim chief of Onslow County Fire Rescue
Kenneth Briscoe will be taking on the role of Interim Chief of Onslow County Fire Rescue, starting Feb. 3, bringing more than ...