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Town of Boone Enacts Parking Updates Effective July 1, 2026
BOONE — The Town of Boone has announced several parking updates that took effect July 1, 2026, including a $600,000…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday July 2, 2026
North Carolina's drought showed significant improvement this week, with Moderate Drought (D1) expanding from 2 to 15 counties and Exceptional…
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High Country Communities Ring in the Fourth with Parades, Fireworks and Fun
From Blowing Rock to Elk Park, communities across the NC High Country are rolling out the red, white and blue…
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High Country Gas Prices Drop to $3.49 Ahead of July 4th Weekend — Lowest in Months
High Country drivers are heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend with the lowest local gas prices seen in…
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Wilkes County USPS Mail Carrier Killed While on Her Route; Roaring River Man Charged
HAYS — A rural mail carrier was shot and killed while on her route in Wilkes County last Friday, and…
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600 Volunteers Pack 140,522 Meals in Newland for Avery County Helene Recovery
NEWLAND, N.C. – June 22, 2026 – It took broad support and willing hands to pack 140,522 meals for Avery…
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Blowing Rock Chamber CEO Robin Miller Tapped as Class Advisor for U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 24, 2026 — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of…
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App State Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Aim to Boost Western NC Cybersecurity, Trades Workforce
BOONE — From securing small businesses against cyberthreats to building a resilient workforce, App State's 2026 Chancellor's Innovation Scholars awards…
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CCC&TI Cybersecurity Program Earns National Center of Excellence Designation; New Director John Early Takes the Lead
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Information Technology — Cybersecurity program has earned designation as a National Center of Academic…
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Blue Ridge Energy Annual Meeting: Reports Presented, Director Election Results Announced
LENOIR, N.C. – June 25, 2026 – Business reports and director election results were announced at the Annual Meeting of…
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