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WESTFIELD – North Carolina’s newest invasive pest was recently found in Surry and Stokes counties by Elizabeth Edwards, the N.C. Forest Service’s Surry County assistant ranger. The detection was made just north of Pilot Mountain in the Westfield community. The elm zigzag sawfly…Read More »
MORGANTON, N.C. — On August 18, 2022, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina received its national accreditation renewal from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission for the third consecutive term since the organization was first accredited in 2010. Thanks to this renewal, Foothills Conservancy…Read More »
RALEIGH – Stormberg Foods LLC of Goldsboro is voluntarily recalling chicken strips and chicken crisps products for dogs due to potential contamination of Salmonella. These products were distributed nationwide between June 8 and July 6 and sold at retail facilities and…Read More »
Lake Lure Farmer’s Market – Friday’s in Lake Lure! Friday, July 1, 2022 – 3:00pm Farmers+Market+produce The Lake Lure Famer’s Market will be here every Friday June 3rd – September 2nd, 2022 from 3-7 P.M.! Produce & Plants Dairy, Beef, Pork, Fish…Read More »
Cliffside, NC — On June 22, 2022, a breach in the old Cliffside Cone Mills Dam was caused by a malfunctioning water release gate. This resulted in a public safety hazard, significant sediment pollution, and environmental harm. Statement from David Caldwell, MountainTrue’s…Read More »
RALEIGH – Residents and visitors looking for farms that offer outdoor experiences and local food will have plenty of options this spring as farms across the state open their gates to welcome guests. There are a variety of activities to choose from…Read More »
Continue strict biosecurity measures due to threat of HPAI Recommendations include keeping birds enclosed/indoors if possible RALEIGH – State Veterinarian Dr. Mike Martin has extended his strong recommendation to poultry owners to continue strict biosecurity measures due to the threat of High…Read More »
RALEIGH – With spring fire season upon us, the N.C. Forest Service is asking residents to prioritize safety and practice caution when burning debris. Escaped fires from burning debris continue to be the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina. Peak months…Read More »
On February 24th 2022, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Rutherford County Animal Control executed a search warrant at 158 Paws Ranch Rd in reference to animal cruelty. Results of the search warrant was: 23 horses, 17 goats, and one sheep were…Read More »
NC POLICY WATCH By Jacob Fischler – 12/23/2021 – Medical marijuana. (Getty Images/ Sean Gallup) Most states in the U.S. are in violation of a major federal drug statute. The 1971 Controlled Substances Act lists marijuana in the most dangerous category defined in the…Read More »