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Attempted Robbery at Wells Fargo in Boone
UPDATE from Boone Police 4:05 pm: On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at approximately 10:46 a.m., Boone officers were alerted to…
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Boone Police Bust Stolen Credit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting Local Tire Business; Two Charlotte Men Charged
The Boone Police Department has charged two Charlotte men following a sting operation that intercepted a fraud scheme targeting a…
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Indianapolis Colts Officially Sign Boone Native Anderson Castle; Running Back Survives First Roster Move
The Indianapolis Colts have officially signed Boone native Anderson Castle and waived running back Jordon Vaughn, the team announced Monday…
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Camper Destroyed in Accidental Fire Sunday Afternoon in Sugar Grove; One Person Transported to Watauga Medical Center
A camper was destroyed in an accidental fire Sunday afternoon in the Sugar Grove community of Watauga County, and one…
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High Country Gas Prices Dip Below $4.10 This Week; Boone Low at $4.01
Boone-area drivers are getting a modest break at the pump this week, with the local low for regular unleaded dropping…
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Watauga High Theatre Director Sarah Miller Receives North Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor
Sarah Miller, the longtime Theatre Arts director at Watauga High School & Innovation Academy, received the Order of the Long…
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Valle Crucis School Dedicated Saturday; First New K-8 School in Watauga County Since Cove Creek in 1995
Watauga County Schools dedicated its new Valle Crucis School on Saturday morning in a ceremony that drew students, families, elected…
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Boone Officer Injured After Suspect Attacks During Trespassing Call on Brookhollow Road
A Boone Police officer was injured Wednesday morning after a suspect attacked him during a trespassing call on Brookhollow Road,…
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Blowing Rock Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Charges, Two Outstanding Warrants Served
A routine traffic stop in Blowing Rock led to felony drug charges and the service of two outstanding warrants after…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday May 14, 2026
North Carolina's drought held largely steady this week — the first time in two months conditions have not worsened. Exceptional…
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