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Back-To-School events for 2025-26 year to take place in Watauga, Ashe and Avery
Several back-to-school events are scheduled to take place in our local school systems over the coming weeks and days. In…
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Boone Police & Blowing Rock Police welcome new officers
The Boone Police Department welcomes new Officer Taylor Marsh. Officer Marsh is from Wilkes County, where he still helps with…
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Watauga County man reported missing earlier this year found
A man who had been reported missing earlier this year has been found. On Thursday, February 14, 35-year-old James Lynn…
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Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman & Major Kelly Redmon joined Kenneth Reece on WATA radio to discuss topics
Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman & Major Kelly Redmon joined Kenneth Reece on WATA radio to talk about the upcoming…
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Avery Sheriff’s Office seeking missing boy
UPDATE – the missing child has been located. The Avery Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating…
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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Causey reminds drivers of auto insurance policy changes
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding residents to be aware of changes to automobile insurance policies set to take effect…
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NCDPS Office of Violence Prevention Releases County Violence Profiles
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 30, 2025) — The North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Office of Violence Prevention recently released county…
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Fatal Collision Wilkes County – Saturday June 28, 2025
Ronda – On Saturday, June 28, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a…
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Wilkes County deputy among those killed in fatal collision Friday night
A Wilkes County deputy is among those killed in a fatal collision Friday night. On Friday, June 27, at approximately…
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The former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk to be demolished
After being vacant for 25 years, the former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk is scheduled for demolition.…
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