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Drought Conditions Still Linger For Mid April 2017
Abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions continue across the High Country at the midpoint of April. Avery and Watauga remains abnormally…
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State Officials Launch Campaign To Reduce Speed-Related Traffic Fatalities
RALEIGH – Speeding on roadways has become one of the most dangerous traffic-related issues in North Carolina. In 2016, speeding…
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McDowell County Fire Increases To Over 1400 Acres Due To Burnout Operations
A combination of fire growth and burnout operations increased the fire size to 1,405 acres. The acreage number was also…
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Slower Drivers Could Be Fined For Holding Up Traffic If Measure Passes
A measure introduced in the North Carolina Senate would allow fines to motorists that slow up traffic in the leftmost travel…
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Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Driver’s License Distinction Measure Moves Ahead
A measure introduced in the North Carolina House that would allow police officers to recognize they are dealing with a…
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McDowell County Fire At 550 Acres, 10% Contained, Smoke Visible In High Country
NEBO, N.C., April 11, 2017 – The Dobson Knob Fire grew yesterday evening and overnight, and is now estimated at…
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Dr. Chris Blanton Named As New Watauga High School Principal
The Watauga County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday, April 10 to appoint Dr. Chris Blanton Principal of Watauga High…
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Dobson Knob Fire 200 Acres 0% Contained, Smoke Visible In High Country
A fire in McDowell County continues to send smoke into the High Country as it grows and winds shift. The Dobson…
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Temperatures Reach Above 70 In Boone For First Time This Year, Warm Year Continues
After an extremely mild winter, it may be safe to say that we are fully into Spring as temperatures topped…
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Watauga County Mumps Diagnosis Remains Isolated, Public Vigilance Still Urged
BOONE, N.C.—Appalachian District Health Department (AppHealthCare) and Appalachian State University are continuing to monitor one case of mumps in an…
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