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Superintendent of Wilkes County Schools Dr. Mark Byrd passes
WILKES COUNTY – Dr. Mark Byrd, Superintendent of Wilkes County Schools, was found dead at his Hays residence Friday afternoon,…
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Quiet Givers and Avery County EMS Partner to Provide Home Safety Equipment for Vulnerable Residents
NEWLAND, NC – A timely connection between a local non-profit and Avery County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is set to improve…
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Blowing Rock Chamber to Disburse Over $125,000 in Employee Relief Funds
The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that more than $125,000 has been raised to support the employees impacted…
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Local Scout Leader Tim Walker Honored with Silver Beaver Award
Tim Walker of Boone will be recognized as a Silver Beaver Award recipient at the Scouting America Old Hickory Council’s…
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Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Sparta, North Carolina
A small earthquake was recorded on Friday, February 13, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Earthquake Details Magnitude: 2.2…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, February 12, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, severe drought conditions continue to grip much of the state, with Extreme…
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Operation Crystal Ball – Total Seizures from the Largest Case in Ashe County History
Ashe County, NC – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announced today that the total amount of seized narcotics has been reported…
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Two Major Narcotics Operations Nets Multiple Arrests in Watauga County
Law enforcement agencies in Watauga County conducted two major narcotics operations in early February, resulting in significant drug seizures and…
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Contract Applications Sought to Operate Newland License Plate Agency
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate a license plate agency (LPA)…
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Ashe County Missing Person Alert: Steven Wayne Lecount
$10,000 Reward for Information Steven Wayne Lecount, 63, has been missing since August 10th, 2025, from Howell Rd in Lansing,…
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