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Officials set to unveil sweeping restoration effort for state park — here's why the timeline is critical
With construction beginning in the coming weeks, visitors to the Sugarloaf Trail — a hot spot for visiting hikers and ...
Blue Ridge Parkway hiker’s death raises concerns over ranger staffing
A hiker’s death on the Blue Ridge Parkway is renewing concerns about trail safety and staffing as visitation climbs and the ...
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Governor Josh Stein Celebrates Earth Day at Eno River State Park, Affirms Commitment to NC's Natural Resources
Governor Josh Stein celebrated Earth Day at Eno River State Park, emphasizing North Carolina's natural beauty and the ...
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Charlotte fire adds local restrictions to statewide burn bans to lower wildfire risk
The ban applies to both the North Carolina and Tennessee sides of the park, rangers said The ban is consistent ... please refer to your individual state forestry service for more information ...
Gov. Stein extends state of emergency for wildfires in western NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - North Carolina Governor Stein issued a 30-day extension on Saturday on the state of emergency for wildfires in western NC. The state of emergency was initially issued ...
Gov. Stein extends State of Emergency in 34 counties for western North Carolina wildfires
Gov. Josh Stein has extended the State of Emergency in 34 North Carolina counties amid the ongoing wildfires in the western part of the state. The State of Emergency extension will last for a period ...