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Boone Woman Charged in Connection With Son’s Fatal Overdose
A Boone woman has been charged with death by distribution in connection with the November 2025 overdose death of her…
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Erwin Spoils Homecoming, Scores Late to Beat Watauga 31-27
Erwin scored the game-winning touchdown with 20 seconds left to play, defeating Watauga 31-27 on Homecoming Friday night at Watauga…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday September 17, 2026
North Carolina’s drought worsened across the board this week, reversing the improvement trend that had been building since late May.…
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Rescue Crews Respond to Anaphylaxis Emergency on Rock Jock Trail in Linville Gorge
Multiple rescue agencies responded Monday to the south end of Rock Jock Trail in Linville Gorge after a juvenile hiker…
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Contract Applications Sought to Operate Ashe County License Plate Agency
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate the license plate agency in…
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Last Missing Helene Victim in Washington County, TN: Sheriff Confirms Remains Found Near Nolichucky River
The Washington County, Tennessee, Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that human remains discovered along the Nolichucky River last weekend belong to…
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NC Public Schools Post Record Graduation Rate, Rising Test Scores in 2025-26
North Carolina public school students, including those across the High Country in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties, posted another year…
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First Lady Melania Trump in Ashe County
Updated coverage of First Lady Melania Trump in Ashe County today First Lady Melania Trump visited Mountain View Elementary School…
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Gov. Stein Announces $1.25 Million to Expand School-Based Health Centers, Including Appalachian District Health Department
Gov. Josh Stein and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced $1.25 million in federal funding through the…
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High Country Gas Prices Rise Again; National Average Jumps 16¢ in One Week to $4.31
Gas prices are climbing at both the local and national level this week, with the national average jumping 16 cents…
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