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Former Vice President Of Boone Chamber Of Commerce Wins State Award
A former Vice-President of the Boone Area Chamber Of Commerce recently won a state award during the North Carolina Chamber…
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Much Needed Rain On The Way This Week
With drought conditions and wildfires impacting the High Country, and all of western North Carolina, the question many people are…
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SUN BELT CHAMPS: Apps Dispatch NMSU, 37-7, To Claim Crown
Press Release from Appalachian State Athletics LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Appalachian State found out moments before kickoff a Sun Belt…
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Horton Fire Photos – Local Family In Path Of Fire Shares Photos
A member of a local family living in the path of the Horton Fire has documented the firefighting efforts. Shannon…
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Air Quality To Improve For The High Country For Saturday Nov 26,2016
The air quality is slowly improving across the mountains, as smoke from area wildfires continue to be problematic for those…
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Air Quality Issues Will Linger For Watauga On Friday November 25, 2016
Ongoing lingering smoke from the Horton Fire, and fires in Burke County, will continue to hamper the air quality for Watauga…
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Thanksgiving Day Air Quality In The Code Red Status For High Country
Continued smoke from the fire in Watauga County will make for an “Unhealthy” status from the NC Air Quality Forecast…
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Public Health Advisory: Smoke Exposure From Watauga County Fire
AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) and Appalachian Regional Healthcare System are advising residents and visitors to be aware of the…
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Horton Fire Updates
Below are ongoing updates regarding the Horton Fire in the Sampson area of Watauga County, including previous posted content from…
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High Country In “Unhealthy” Air Quality For Wednesday November 23, 2016
Due in part to continued wildfires in Watauga and Ashe, they High Country has been placed in the Unhealthy for Sensitive…
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