Controlled burn scheduled for Moores Creek National Battlefield on Friday Officials at Moores Creek National Battlefield will conduct a controlled burn in the park on Friday. (Source: Moores Creek) By WECT Staff | March 9, 2021 at 11:31 AM EST - Updated March 9 at 11:31 AM
CURRIE, N.C. (WECT) - Officials at Moores Creek National Battlefield will conduct a controlled burn in the park on Friday.
The burn will begin at 10 a.m. and will last about three hours, with residual smoke and small spots fires expected to continue through the rest of the day and evening.
The areas affected will include the Savannah behind the visitor center and the area located on the right-hand side as you enter the park’s front gate.
Moores Creek National Battlefield to enforce federal mask requirement By WECT Staff | February 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST - Updated February 3 at 2:00 PM
CURRIE, N.C. (WECT) - Officials at Moores Creek National Battlefield announced on Wednesday that the site will immediately require all employees and visitors to comply with a recent executive order that mandated mask-wearing on federal property.
“Face masks are now required in all park buildings and facilities, including the visitor center,” a news release stated. “Masks are also required on National Park Service-managed lands when physical distancing cannot be maintained, including the battlefield, trails, and picnic area.”
Officials say the park’s visitor center is open but at reduced capacity.