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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday April 16, 2026
North Carolina's drought continues to deepen for the fourth straight week, with Extreme Drought expanding to 30 counties — up…
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Watauga County Fire Marshal Issues Local Burn Ban; Violations Carry $100 Fine
The Watauga County Fire Marshal's Office has issued a local burn ban that runs concurrently with the statewide ban already…
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Governor Offers $25,000 Reward in 1982 Disappearance of Wilkesboro Woman
WILKESBORO — Governor Josh Stein announced Tuesday that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to…
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Explosion and Fire Reported Overnight on Burl Brown Road in Vilas; Investigation Underway
A reported explosion and large fire brought multiple emergency agencies to Burl Brown Road in the Vilas community early Wednesday…
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Samaritan’s Purse Delivers New Bridge to Valle Crucis Community Cut Off by Helene
A Valle Crucis neighborhood cut off for weeks by Hurricane Helene finally has its permanent bridge back. A dedication ceremony…
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State and Federal Fire Restrictions Now in Effect Across North Carolina
Fire restrictions are now in effect at both the state and federal level across North Carolina, as dangerous wildfire conditions…
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Watauga County Schools — Longer School Day Approved
The Watauga County Board of Education voted Monday night to extend the school day for students across the district, beginning…
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Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Helps Investigate Cartel-Linked Meth Trafficking Ring; Two Sentenced to Federal Prison
Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking kilogram quantities of methamphetamine in a conspiracy that stretched…
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Boone Fire: Smoking Materials Ignite Deck Fire on Hwy 421 South
A fire that could have been far worse was contained Friday afternoon after improperly discarded smoking materials ignited mulch and…
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High Country Pollen Update — April 13, 2026: Pollen Still High — Elm, Maple Leading the Week
Tree pollen levels in the High Country remain High to Very High this week, with some relief possible as conditions…
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