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When a Bear Moves In: Preparing Your Property for Denning Season
Slumber time for black bears is quickly approaching, and in some cases, already happening. Now is the time to start bear proofing…
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Valle Glow Brings Holiday Cheer to Valle Crucis
Valle Crucis came alive with holiday spirit on Friday night as the community gathered for Valle Glow, the tree lighting…
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Structure Fire Destroys Home Under Renovation in Shawneehaw District
A structure fire destroyed an unoccupied home undergoing renovations Tuesday night in the Shawneehaw Fire District. Emergency crews were alerted…
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Fire fighters from multiple departments battling a brush fire on Banner Elk Highway in Avery County
Tuesday, November 18, 1:15 PM – The Avery County Sheriff's Office wants to update the public on the fire from…
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Holmes Convocation Center Celebrates 25 Years Since Historic Opening
I'll search for information about the Holmes Convocation Center's history and impact over the past 25 years.Great! I found some…
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Watauga football advances to third round of state playoffs
FINAL SCORE – 2nd Round NC 6A State Playoffs Watauga 47 St. Stephens 6 The Pioneers advance to the 3rd…
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WATER OUTAGE ALERT – Cherry Drive Area in Boone
WATER OUTAGE ALERT – Cherry Drive Area in Boone A water leak has been discovered on Cherry Drive. The following…
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2025 Local Holiday Gift Drives Underway in High Country
Several local holiday gift drives are underway in Watauga County, with organizers seeking community support to ensure area residents have…
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Former Blowing Rock Mayor and community leader Dr. Herman Lisle Snyder, Jr. passes
Dr. Herman Lisle Snyder Jr., a retired podiatrist who served as Blowing Rock's mayor and was a prominent community leader,…
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13 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 371 New Jobs and over $165 Million of Investment
Governor Josh Stein recently announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 13 grant requests to local governments totaling…
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