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Watauga native & long-time business owner Jim Goodnight passes
James “Jim” Goodnight Jr., a longtime Watauga County business owner who helped build one of the area's largest employers, died…
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Boone man arrested on drug trafficking charges after joint local law enforement operation
A 44-year-old Boone man faces multiple drug trafficking charges after authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl and other controlled substances during a…
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Valle Country Fair Demonstrates the Power of Neighbors Helping Neighbors
VALLE CRUCIS, NC — Helene turned our world upside down last year and forced the cancelation of the2024 Valle Country…
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Watauga County Fire Departments Enhance Fleet with New Vehicles and Equipment
Several fire departments in Watauga County are celebrating the arrival of new emergency vehicles to bolster their firefighting and rescue…
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Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
ALL OPENED SITES:AVERY COUNTY- Includes Elk FallsTR 172 Elk Falls Trail Elk Falls RoadBUNCOMBE COUNTY- Includes Big Ivy, Coleman Boundary,…
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Update on possible threat of violence directed toward Watauga High School from Sheriff’s Office & Dr. Leslie Alexander
Statement from Dr. Leslie Alexander, Superintendent of Watauga County Schools: “WCS families, thank you for your patience and understanding as…
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Mount Mitchell State Park Reopens
North Carolina State Parks, part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, announced that Mount Mitchell State Park…
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Potential threat of violence specific to Watauga High School, Watauga County Schools sends out response
The Watauga County Schools System has sent out communications regarding an anonymous tip regarding a potential threat of violence, specific…
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Ashe County Church destroyed by fire on Sunday
Firefighters battled a structure fire that destroyed a church on Sunday. The blaze, at 479 Grassy Creek Road, consumed the…
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Wilson Ridge Trailhead and Wilson Creek Day Use Area Closed to Entry
The USDA Forest Service has extended the closure of the Wilson Ridge Trailhead and Wilson Creek Day Use Area along…
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