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North Wilkesboro Man Charged With Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — A North Wilkesboro man is charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after he allegedly followed…
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Watauga Beats Olympic 16-8, Advances to Second Round at Kings Mountain
BOONE — The defending 6A state champion Watauga Pioneers are moving on in the NCHSAA football playoffs. Watauga beat No.…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, November 6, 2026
At Appalachian State University, our strongest partnerships begin with listening — understanding the opportunities and challenges before us, and then…
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FAA to Replace Floppy Disks Used in Air Traffic Control by End of 2028
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will finally retire the floppy disks still used at air traffic control facilities across…
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U.S. House District 5 Race Separated by 99 Votes as Foxx Says Count Is Not Over
Unofficial results show Democrat Chuck Hubbard 99 votes ahead of Rep. Virginia Foxx in North Carolina's 5th District. Foxx says…
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2026 General Election Results: Watauga, Ashe and Avery Counties
Live unofficial results for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and local races in Watauga, Ashe and Avery counties, updated through…
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State Board Denies Request to Extend Voting Hours at App State Student Union Precinct After Disruption
A disruptive voter halted voting for about 15 minutes at the Plemmons Student Union precinct in Boone; the State Board…
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More Than 26,800 Ballots Cast Early in Watauga, Ashe and Avery Counties
State Board of Elections data shows 16,773 ballots cast in Watauga, 6,921 in Ashe and 3,165 in Avery before Election…
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Watauga County Gas Prices – November 3, 2026
Regular unleaded prices in Watauga County are sitting at $3.42 per gallon at multiple Boone-area stations as of Tuesday morning,…
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Deputy Logan S. Fox Bridge dedicated on Highway 105
A dedication ceremony was held Friday, Oct. 30, for the Deputy Logan S. Fox Bridge, the new bridge on N.C.…
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