Press Releases

Forest Service personnel to closely monitor weekend conditions; prepared to issue citations for campfires and other burning violations

With drought conditions extending toward the Foothills, fire officials are concerned about campfires and other sources of open flame across the state, especially in the 26 counties currently under a state burn ban that remains in effect until further notice.

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to hold meeting June 3

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Local farms open for late spring events

Farms are offering tours, u-pick for flowers and fruit, farm stands and special events for late spring. 

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to hold work session June 2

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N.C. Forest Service mobilizes Incident Command Team in response to elevated fire risk

With continued regional drought conditions and high fire potential across southeastern North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service has mobilized a state incident management team in Lumberton to provide logistical support for any needed fire response.

Burn ban issued for 26 North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C.

Troxler promotes Durham woman to NCDA&CS assistant commissioner

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today announced the promotion of Christina “Chrissy” Waggett of Durham to assistant commissioner for consumer protection.

With weather conditions raising fire risk, residents urged to postpone outdoor burning

N.C. Forest Service officials urge the public to postpone any outdoor burning through early June.

Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting via conference call June 1

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NCDA&S to treat gypsy moth infestation June 3 in Surry County

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is expected to start treatments June 3 for a gypsy moth infestation in a 2,080-acre block near the Lamsburg community in Surry County.