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Local Family Warns Fellow Drivers To Be On Lookout For Bears
A local family had quite the unexpected visitor while traveling highway 321 on Tuesday night. The Hicks family was near…
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Appalachian State Women’s Basketball Coach Pens Open Letter About Cancer Diagnosis
Open Letter from Appalachian State University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Angel Elderkin June 16, 2016 Dear family, friends, colleagues and…
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Brown Mountain Wildfire In Burke County 90% Contained, OHV Area Reopens
NEBO, N.C., June 16, 2016 – Portions of the Brown Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area will reopen at 10:00am tomorrow,…
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Abnormally Dry To Moderate Drought Conditions In Western North Carolina
Much of the High Country and western North Carolina remain dry for the middle of June 2016. Ten counties, including…
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Section Of Pine Run Road To Close For Bridge Repair
Travel will be impacted on Pine Run Road starting Monday June 20 as NCDOT will replace the superstructure of a…
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Code Red Call Sent Out In Continued Search For James Martin Roberts
On Wednesday many residents and businesses in Watauga County received a Code Red call from the Boone Police Department in…
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Contracts Awarded to Replace 11 Bridges, Caldwell, Wilkes County to Benefit
ASHEVILLE – The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a pair of contracts worth $7.2 million to replace 11 bridges…
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New Culvert Coming to Ashe County, No Detour Necessary
ASHEVILLE — A culvert replacement, drainage improvements, fresh grading and new paving are on their way along Claybank Road, just…
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Summer Cycling Safety in North Carolina
Raleigh – A summertime bike ride is a great chance to get outside and enjoy North Carolina’s beautiful scenery. As part…
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School Bus Driver Classes Offered June 28-30, 2016
School bus driver training will be offered June 28-30 at the Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center. The classes are free…
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