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Emergency Shelter and Warming Centers Open During Winter Storm
***UPDATE Sunday January 25 4pm – Shelter Status:* First Presbyterian Church (General Population Shelter): Closed Immediately* Deep Gap Fire Department…
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Structure fire at Bistro Roca in Blowing Rock; no injuries reported
A significant fire destroyed Bistro Roca, a beloved and historic Blowing Rock restaurant, early this morning. At approximately 8:30 am,…
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WataugaOnline Updates on Winter Storm January 2026
WataugaOnline Updates on the January 2026 Winter Storm impacts on western North Carolina 🌨️ WEATHER ALERT – Winter Storm Warning…
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Boone Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Winter Storm
UPDATE MONDAY JANUARY 26 – Town of Boone’s State of Emergency is officially lifted today, January 26th, 2026, at 1:00…
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Emergency Shelter Opening for Upcoming Winter Storm
Watauga County Emergency Services will open a shelter to assist residents during the severe winter storm. Shelter Details Date: Saturday,…
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Blowing Rock Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Winter Storm
The Town of Blowing Rock has officially declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of a significant winter storm expected…
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Blowing Rock Traffic Stop Results in Double Arrest
A routine traffic stop in Blowing Rock on January 3, 2026, led to the arrest of two Lenoir residents on…
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Blue Ridge Parkway To Close for Severe Winter Storm Weekend
The National Park Service has announced a comprehensive closure of the Blue Ridge Parkway across Virginia and North Carolina due…
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Boone Fire responds to structure fire caused by discarded smoking materials
Boone Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1500 Block of Highway 421 South in Boone on…
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Quick Action Saves Lives: Margot Road Residents Escape Potential Fire Disaster
A potentially devastating house fire was narrowly avoided on the evening of Wednesday, January 21st when residents of a Margot…
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