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Polls open Tuesday for 2026 primary election across the High Country
UPDATE – 🗳️ NC ELECTION UPDATE – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The NC State Board of Elections voted unanimously to…
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Wilkesboro shooting leaves one dead, one injured; police say domestic incident
Wilkesboro, NC: On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m. the Wilkes County 911 Center received a call of…
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Blue Ridge Energy Mourns the Passing of Longtime Board President, Jeff Joines
Lenoir, North Carolina (February 27, 2026) – It is with great sadness that Blue Ridge Energy announces the passing of the…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, February 26, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, severe drought conditions continue to grip much of the state, with Extreme…
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Proposed 140-Room Hotel and Conference Center on Highway 105 to Be Discussed at Boone Town Council Meeting
Boone Town Council will hear an informal presentation on Wednesday, February 25, on a proposed four-story, 140-room hotel and conference…
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Ashe County Sheriff launches Inmate Medication-Assisted Treatment Program at detention center
ASHE COUNTY – Sheriff B. Phil Howell is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive Inmate Medication-Assisted Treatment (IMAT)…
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App State’s inaugural Conway Scholars: 42 students shaping the future of health care
BOONE, N.C. — This fall, 42 aspiring health care providers have been named as Appalachian State University’s inaugural class of…
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Watauga County athletes bring home medals at Special Olympics Southeast Winter Games at App Ski Mountain
BOONE – Four Watauga County athletes earned medals at the 2026 Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Winter Games held at Appalachian…
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Avery County warming shelter at the Rock Gym in Newland
Avery County Emergency Management has set up a primary warming shelter at the Rock Gym in Newland, 185 Shady St.…
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PUBLIC NOTICE – TOWN OF JEFFERSON – Stage 4 of the Emergency Water Shortage Response Plan Now in Effect
The Town of Jefferson has declared a Stage 4 Emergency Reduction under its Water Shortage Response Plan. Water supply conditions…
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