Veterans with service-related disabilities are now eligible to apply to receive a free Annual Pass to North Carolina State Parks.
There will be a prescribed burn at Morrow Mountain State Park March 12-13.
Several areas and many trails will be closed. There will be smoke in the area. Visitors and residents are encouraged to take precautions to reduce smoke exposure. For a list of suggestions on how to reduce negative smoke impacts, visit the U.S. Air Quality Index website, AirNow.gov.