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Fresh Christmas tree sales up this year, but supply is low
BOONE — A Christmas tradition continues with a live Christmas tree being the centerpiece in many N.C. homes and across the country this holiday season. Despite another year dealing with COVID-19 and the rising cost of inflation, live tree sales were up about 20% this year.
Tree seedlings available for order from the N.C. Forest Service beginning July 1
RALEIGH – Beginning July 1, the North Carolina Forest Service is accepting tree seedling orders as part of its annual sale. Each year, the NCFS Nursery and Tree Improvement Program produces millions of quality native and genetically improved seedlings. These include understory plants and nearly 50 tree species.
Rockingham, other towns cancel tree-lighting ceremonies
ROCKINGHAM — Yet another holiday tradition has fallen victim to the coronavirus.
Hamlet Christmas parade canceled over COVID concerns
HAMLET — Consider the coronavirus as the Grinch who stole Christmas in 2020 as another holiday tradition has been put on hold due to COVID concerns.
Accident Report: Single Vehicle Smashes into Tree in East Rockingham
EAST ROCKINGHAM – The East Rockingham Fire Department was dispatched at 3:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon to a single-vehicle accident on Hatcher Road, midway between Airport Road and Battley Dairy Road.
