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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday January 30, 2025
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, all of the High Country is back to abnormally dry status. Last…
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Fire in hay barn on Three Top Road on Monday
Fire crews from several agencies battled a hay barn fire in Todd on Monday. The fire occurred in the 8000…
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Watauga Sheriff’s Office warns of scam making the rounds again
The Watauga County Sheriff's Office would once again like to remind the public to be aware of scammers. They have…
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Vice President Vance to visit Damascus Virginia tomorrow
Vice President JD Vance announced on Sunday that he would be traveling to Damascus Virginia to view Helene recovery efforts.…
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Grandfather Ranger District Reopening Additional 64 Miles of Trails including Catawba Falls
NEBO, N.C. – The Grandfather Ranger District in Pisgah National Forest has reopened 64 miles of trails, including Catawba Falls.…
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Watauga County to Host Agriculture Recovery Fairs presented by FEMA, State, USDA Team
HICKORY, N.C. – One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations…
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NCDPI Launches $25 Million Initiative to Improve School Improvement with Golden LEAF Foundation Support
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction unveiled a $25 million initiative today, funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation, aimed…
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Former Appalachian State Chancellor Dr. Francis (Frank) Borkowski passes
Dr. Francis (Frank) Borkowski, a former Chancellor at Appalachian State, passed away at his home over the weekend at the…
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No threat found after report of active shooter at McDowell High School
UPDATE Saturday January 25, 2025 – Official Statement from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office: Update on Tuesday’s incident at McDowell…
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Longtime coach, teacher, athletic director, and administrator Jack Groce passes
Jack Groce, known more commonly as “Coach Groce”, passed away over the weekend, according to the Watauga High School Booster…
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