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Ex-Appalachian State employee indicted in $3,400 embezzlement case
A former Appalachian State University admissions employee has been indicted on four counts of embezzlement, court documents show. Florancie Jacques,…
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Three local events for Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025
UPDATE – The National Night Out event that was to take place tonight (9/30) at the Watauga County Recreation Center…
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Commissioner Causey calls for continued support of N.C. mountains on Heleneโs one-year anniversary
On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Heleneโs destructive path through the North Carolina mountains, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is calling…
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WataugaOnline Updates on Storm 94L/Imelda
WataugaOnline.com updates on the possible impacts of 94L/Imelda on western North Carolina. Information will be updated as it becomes available…
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Hurricane Helene 1 year anniversary events
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, communities across the High Country will gather to mark one year since Hurricane Helene forever…
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$150 Million in Interest-Free Cashflow Loans Have Now Been Allocated
The Department of State Treasurer has successfully allocated nearly $150 million to communities in need in Western North Carolina. This…
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Watauga native & long-time business owner Jim Goodnight passes
James “Jim” Goodnight Jr., a longtime Watauga County business owner who helped build one of the area's largest employers, died…
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Boone man arrested on drug trafficking charges after joint local law enforement operation
A 44-year-old Boone man faces multiple drug trafficking charges after authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl and other controlled substances during a…
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Valle Country Fair Demonstrates the Power of Neighbors Helping Neighbors
VALLE CRUCIS, NC โ Helene turned our world upside down last year and forced the cancelation of the2024 Valle Country…
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Watauga County Fire Departments Enhance Fleet with New Vehicles and Equipment
Several fire departments in Watauga County are celebrating the arrival of new emergency vehicles to bolster their firefighting and rescue…
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