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Former local media editor & Wilkes Community College educator Jim Thompson killed in crash
Jim Thompson, a former editor for several local news outlets was killed over the weekend as the result of a…
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Power outages impact sections of Watauga on Monday morning May 23, 2022
A portion of Watauga County is still in the dark this morning. Power outages began impacting 142 Blue Ridge Energy…
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Hottest day of the year so far on Friday May 20, 2022
Summer-like temperatures were in full force on Friday as Boone recorded the hottest day of the year so far. The…
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Sheriff’s Office investigating deceased body found along a local river
Update Tuesday May 24 – The update below is from Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman: Kyle David Moretz, 70 years…
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Governor Cooper appoints Yolanda Adams to task force
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed local resident Yolanda Adams to the Task Force to Develop a Representative and Inclusive Vision…
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North Wilkesboro Speedway holds media event Tuesday with Governor Cooper, open house to public on Wednesday
Editors note – Information for this article also provided by Speedway Motorsports. Governor Roy Cooper, Speedway Motorsports President and CEO…
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Things to Know for the week of May 16-22, 2022
Below are dated items taking place this week. These items could be news items, meetings, entertainment, or other events taking…
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Man steals two vehicles, chase ensues before being caught, facing multiple charges
A local man is facing multiple charges after stealing not one but two vehicles and leading law enforcement on a…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday May 12, 2022
In the latest drought update, Watauga, Ashe and Avery counties are in the abnormally dry category. The weekly update, put…
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Top baby names in North Carolina & nationwide for 2021
The top baby names for 2021 have been announced by the Social Security Administration. The annual list is compiled by…
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