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Avery County Sheriff’s Statement: Newland Campground Standoff
The Avery County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement Thursday after a standoff at a Newland campground that prompted a…
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Friday, August 21, 2026
The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central North Carolina, northwest…
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Newland Man Charged After Fatal Crash Involving Milligan University Cyclists
UPDATE Thursday Aug 20, 2026 – The Carter County Sheriff’s Office has released a booking photo of John Benfield following…
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NC 105 Bridge: Traffic Shifts to New Span, Full Project Update
Traffic on N.C. 105 will shift onto the newly constructed portion of the bridge over the Watauga River Monday night…
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Boone Native Anderson Castle Makes NFL Debut in Colts’ Preseason Opener
Anderson Castle, a Boone native and former Watauga High School standout, played in his first NFL game Thursday night as…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday August 13, 2026
Exceptional Drought (D4) has been eliminated from North Carolina for the first time since late April, as Brunswick County —…
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WATAUGA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFERS SAFETY REMINDERS FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON
Sheriff Len D. Hagaman of Watauga County hopes this school year gets off to a great start! Many parents may…
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Weather Alerts
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for High Country Until 2 a.m. Wednesday
The High Country is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 2 a.m. Wednesday, after the National Weather Service in Blacksburg…
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Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Meth Arrest in Blowing Rock
A traffic stop in Blowing Rock led to a felony drug arrest last week, according to the Blowing Rock Police…
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Structure Fire Reported in Sugar Grove Sunday Morning
Watauga County Communications received a call reporting a structure fire in the Sugar Grove area at just after 10:30 a.m.…
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