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May 2018 2nd Wettest May Locally Since 1929
A month that brought plenty of rain, along with mudslides, landslides and washed out roads, is officially the 2nd wettest…
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NCDOT Seeks Public Comment on Transportation Projects, Public Meetings Scheduled Across the State in June
RALEIGH – Starting June 4, North Carolinians are invited to express their opinions about which regional and local transportation projects…
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Investigation Into Landslide That Lead To Deaths Will Take Time Sheriff Says, Multiple Agencies Involved
UPDATE Monday June 4 12:05pm – The investigation has concluded and Sheriff Hagaman has released the details. More information at this…
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Boone Fork Foot Bridge Closure Impacts Trail Access
The Boone Fork foot bridge on the Tanawha Trail, located at the Boone Fork Overlook near Milepost 300 on the…
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Weekend Weather Outlook June 1-3, 2018: More Rain & Cooler Temps
More rain is on the way but cooler and drier conditions will be the weather story to end the weekend…
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Cleveland “Buster” Whittington Passes: One Of First African-American Boone Fire Members, Long Time Courier For Local Bank
(Obituary written by his son-in-law, Harry Pickett, Jr., Deputy Sports Editor of the Charlotte Observer. Pickett was former Sports Editor…
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Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory Until 11:30pm Wednesday Night, Flood Watch Extended Until 4am Thursday
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for… Watauga County in…
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Emergency Officials Working Reported Landslide Into A Residence
UPDATE Monday June 4 12:05pm – The investigation has concluded and Sheriff Hagaman has released the details. More information at this…
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Avery County Sheriff’s Office: Body Found At Elk River Falls, Matches Description of Missing Man
Just before noon on Wednesday (May 30, 2018) firefighters, rescue and law enforcement were notified by Avery County 911 dispatch…
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Governor to Declare State of Emergency for Western Counties as Mudslides Close Roads, Prompt Evacuations in Several Communities
Governor Roy Cooper will declare a State of Emergency for western North Carolina after heavy rains overnight prompted mudslides in…
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