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Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt passes at 88
Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt, who served as the state's 69th and 71st Governor for a total of 16…
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High Wind Watch Issued for High Country for Friday, December 19, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany counties in North Carolina, along…
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Barbara Kinsey, Former Watauga County Board of Education Member and Longtime Educator, Dies at 82
A former Watauga County Board of Education member and longtime educator has passed. Barbara Lee (Bone) Kinsey, died Friday, December…
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Multi-Agency Operation Leads to Arrest in Methamphetamine Trafficking Investigation
A coordinated multi-agency law enforcement operation on December 1, 2025, resulted in the arrest of Tara Beth Reece following an…
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Repairs Begin Wednesday for Helene-Damaged Pipe in Boone
Brief closures on the N.C. 105 Bypass may be possible throughout the day. BOONE – An N.C. Department of Transportation…
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Watauga football’s historic championship week: Sacrifice, snow, and school spirit
This article will be updated throughout the week and after Friday's game. The Watauga Pioneers are heading to Chapel Hill…
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How to Watch and Listen to Watauga State Championship Game
The Watauga Pioneers will face Middle Creek in the NCHSAA 4A State Championship game on Friday, December 12th at 4:00…
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BOONE HOLIDAY PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY EVENING
The annual Town of Boone Holiday Parade will take place Saturday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. in downtown Boone. Families…
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High Country Snowfall Reports: Up to 7 Inches in Watauga County
The National Weather Service has released official snowfall totals from the winter storm that impacted the High Country on December…
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App State Police Respond to Third Hoax Threat This Week
Appalachian State University police responded to multiple threatening calls targeting campus residence halls this week that were confirmed to be…
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