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Wilkes County Law Enforcement Officer Dies In Farm Accident
A farming accident has claimed the life of a Wilkes County veteran law enforcement officer. Rex Oliver Stanley, 56, died when…
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AppState 2016 Move In Begins Friday, Motorist Urged To Allow Extra Travel Time Around Boone
One of the annual signs that summer is coming to an end begins this week, as Appalachian State on campus students…
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July 2016 Weather Recap
July was dry, so dry in fact it nearly set a new record. With only 2.73 inches of rain officially…
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Appalachian State Vehicle Finishes In Sixth Place In American Solar Challenge
HOT SPRINGS, S.D.—Twelve students who departed the campus of Appalachian State University on July 21 completed a 17-day journey in…
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N.C. Courts Expand Online Payments To Most Criminal And Infraction Court Cases
Citizens can now pay court costs, fines and fees online for most criminal and infraction cases that have been tried…
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August 8-12, 2016 Traffic Reports
Monday August 8 Northbound lane closure on 321 in Blowing Rock from Sunset Dr to Possum Hollow Rd. Continued work…
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Low Income Families To Be Helped By Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation Grant For Energy Efficiency
Lenoir, North Carolina – Lower energy bills through making energy efficiency improvements will be easier for low income families in…
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Notable Passing – Former WHS Coach & Guidance Counselor Passes At Age 80
A former Watauga High School Coach and guidance counselor passed away on Tuesday (Aug 2) after battling pulmonary fibrosis. William…
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Watauga Sheriff’s Deputies Involved In Two Pursuits Wednesday Night, One Shorter Than The Other
One local motorist got more than he bargained for while trying to escape from the law this week, in one…
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Ford Issues Recall For Certain 2012-16 Model Year Vehicles To Replace Side Door Latches
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 4, 2016 – Ford Motor Company is issuing a regional safety recall in North America for approximately…
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