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N.C. Plant Conservation Board meeting scheduled for April 16 in Raleigh

The N.C. Plant Conservation Board is scheduled to hold a meeting to address various topics concerning land conservation, stewardship efforts by the N.C. Plant Conservation Program, and regulatory matters.

By Old North News | Apr 8, 2025

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Firefighting efforts on Black Cove Complex progressing amid cold and wet conditions

Firefighters are progressing in managing the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties, assisted by recent cold and wet conditions.

By Old North News | Apr 3, 2025

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Polk and Henderson counties wildfires update: 7,680 acres burning, efforts for full containment continue

By Old North News | Apr 2, 2025

The Black Cove Complex wildfires in Polk and Henderson counties have reached a total size of 7,680 acres.

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Rain aids in Black Cove fire containment efforts

By Old North News | Apr 1, 2025

Rain helped control the ongoing Black Cove Complex fires located in Polk and Henderson counties, as firefighters continue containment efforts.

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North Carolina lifts burn ban statewide due to improved conditions

By Old North News | Apr 1, 2025

The North Carolina Forest Service announced that the statewide ban on open burning will be lifted starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2.

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North Carolina opens aid applications for 2024 agricultural disaster crop losses

By Old North News | Apr 1, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has opened the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program for online applications starting today until May 4.

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Details of crop loss disaster program for 2024 to be announced by Agriculture Commissioner

By Old North News | Mar 31, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is set to provide key details concerning the Crop Loss Disaster Program for farmers impacted by agricultural losses in the previous year.

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Black Cove Complex fires modulated by rain in Polk and Henderson counties

By Old North News | Mar 31, 2025

Widespread rain in Polk and Henderson counties has moderated the intensity of the Black Cove Complex fires, as reported by fire officials.

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Black Cove Complex fires: latest updates and restrictions in place

By Old North News | Mar 30, 2025

Today, the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties have been analyzed, with a total size of 7,672 acres.

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Black Cove Complex wildfire reaches 7,670 acres in North Carolina

By Old North News | Mar 30, 2025

The Black Cove Complex wildfire continues to affect Polk and Henderson counties, covering a total of 7,670 acres.

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Black Cove Complex wildfires in North Carolina update: containment efforts and weather impact

By Old North News | Mar 29, 2025

As of the latest update, 493 personnel are working on the Black Cove Complex wildfires in Polk and Henderson counties, with additional resources continuing to arrive.

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Wildfires in North Carolina’s Black Cove Complex show varied containment levels

By Old North News | Mar 29, 2025

Fire crews are actively managing the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties in North Carolina, collaborating with personnel from within the state and others from 14 additional states.

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Firefighters confront Black Cove Complex wildfires in North Carolina

By Old North News | Mar 28, 2025

Additional resources have arrived to assist firefighting efforts in dealing with the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties, North Carolina.

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Black Cove Complex wildfires: Current situation in Polk and Henderson counties

By Old North News | Mar 28, 2025

The Black Cove Complex wildfires in Polk and Henderson counties have mobilized over 500 personnel from North Carolina and other states.

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Wildfire response prioritizes Black Cove Complex fires in North Carolina

By Old North News | Mar 27, 2025

The Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties remain the highest priority wildfire incident in the United States.

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Black Cove Complex fires prioritize U.S. response; state of emergency declared

By Old North News | Mar 27, 2025

The Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties have become the top priority fire incident in the United States, granting the assigned incident management team priority access to resources.

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Fires in North Carolina demand resources, prompt statewide burning ban

By Old North News | Mar 26, 2025

The Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties are currently the highest priority for fire management in the United States.

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Firefighters battle intense blazes in Polk and Henderson counties amid red flag warning

By Old North News | Mar 26, 2025

The Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties have become the top priority for firefighting efforts in the Southern U.S., as reported by the National Interagency Fire Center.

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Agriculture Commissioner Troxler to discuss wildfire response efforts on March 26

By Old North News | Mar 25, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is set to address the media regarding efforts to combat wildfires in Polk County and Western North Carolina.

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Polk County wildfires prompt evacuations as firefighters work toward containment

By Old North News | Mar 23, 2025

Firefighters are working to control three wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina.