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Watauga Advances to Final Four with 31-28 Win Over Sun Valley
BOONE, NC — The Watauga Pioneers are headed to the Final Four. A late interception sealed a 31-28 victory over…
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Wind Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – Wednesday November 26, 2025
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-261800-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0016.251127T0000Z-251127T1600Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of Troutdale, Independence, Whitetop, Duo,Boone, Rainelle, Quinwood, Sparta, West Jefferson, and Volney121 AM EST Wed…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Wednesday November 26, 2025
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA222 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-270730-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-222 AM EST Wed Nov…
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Pertussis cases identified in Watauga County
AppHealthCare has identified 8 cases of pertussis and 20 cases under investigation. These cases are among school age children and…
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WCHS Announces Joe Miller as 2025 Inductee to the WCHS Hall of Fame
The Watauga County Historical Society (WCHS) continues to expand its roster of Hall of Fame inductees for the year 2025,…
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NC DMV Releases 5-Year Strategic Plan, Aims to Cut Wait Times to 15 Minutes
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Paul Tine on Tuesday released the agency's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap designed…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Tuesday November 25, 2025
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA340 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>018-WVZ042-260845-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Mercer-340 AM EST Tue Nov 25…
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When a Bear Moves In: Preparing Your Property for Denning Season
Slumber time for black bears is quickly approaching, and in some cases, already happening. Now is the time to start bear proofing…
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Boone Police Department Mourns Passing of Retired K9 Meeka
The Boone Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired K9 Meeka, a beloved working dog whose 6-year…
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Quiet Givers Distributes $10,000 in Urgent Grants to Address Food Insecurity Across The High Country
BOONE, N.C. – Quiet Givers, a nonprofit dedicated to providing anonymous, needs-based assistance, announced today the distribution of $10,000 in…
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