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Fire crews battling brush fire on Ford Road
Fire crews are battling a brush fire on Ford Road near the Sampson community. It is reportedly 20 acres in…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday March 27, 2025
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, most of the counties in the state are under some drought classification.…
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Watauga High Playmakers win in national theater competition in Baltimore
The Watauga High Playmakers have wrapped up their original play SURGE in award-winning fashion. Competing for the final time, this…
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Crews battling wildfire in Wilkes County, fires also in Ashe & Caldwell
Fire crews from at least six departments and the NC Forest Service are battling a wildfire in Wilkes County. That…
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The Kody Norris Show appears on Fox & Friends Weekend
The locally based bluegrass group “The Kody Norris Show” appeared on Fox & Friends Weekend on Saturday. Based out of…
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Watauga Sheriff’s Office warns of scams
The Watauga County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) would like to again alert the public of some scams that are happening in…
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Avery Sheriff’s Office warning of another phone scam making the rounds
The Avery County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of another current scam making the rounds. This one involves a…
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Power outages and downed trees impacting High Country this morning
A number of power outages and downed trees are impacting the High Country this morning due to the storm. Outages…
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Land of Oz to pause Autumn at Oz operation for 2025
Officials with the Land of Oz park on Beech Mountain have announced a pause in operation for 2025. “Following Hurricane…
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Long time local Pastor passes – Reverend Gordon Noble
A long-time fixture in the High Country passed away late last week. Reverend Gordon A. Noble, age 88, passed away…
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