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Federal Fugitive Arrested After High-Speed Chase Through West Jefferson and Jefferson
A dangerous high-speed pursuit through West Jefferson and Jefferson ended with a federal fugitive in custody Friday evening after a…
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High Country Gas Prices Drop to $3.79 — First Real Relief Since Iran Conflict Began
Gas prices across the High Country fell to $3.79 per gallon this week — down about a dime from last…
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Weather Alerts
Wind Advisory and Freeze Watch in effect – Sunday April 19, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued two alerts for the High Country — a Wind Advisory that remains in effect…
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Contractor to Finish Watauga County Intersection Realignment
The N.C. Department of Transportation will place permanent pavement markings on a Watauga County road next week. Crews will install…
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McDowell County Teacher Sentenced to More Than 28 Years for Child Sex Crimes
A former McDowell County High School volleyball coach and counselor has been sentenced to more than 28 years in prison…
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DOUBLE FATAL CRASH — 11-YEAR-OLD CHILD AND 78-YEAR-OLD MAN KILLED IN CALDWELL COUNTY
Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 64 in Caldwell County late Friday night, and a 20-year-old…
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Brush Fire Reported Near Highway 105 in Boone, Quickly Controlled
Boone Fire Department units were dispatched during the 11 a.m. hour Friday to a brush fire in the area of…
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North Wilkesboro Requests Voluntary Water Conservation Amid Regional Drought
The Town of North Wilkesboro is requesting that customers voluntarily conserve water in response to recent drought conditions in the…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday April 16, 2026
North Carolina's drought continues to deepen for the fourth straight week, with Extreme Drought expanding to 30 counties — up…
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Watauga County Fire Marshal Issues Local Burn Ban; Violations Carry $100 Fine
The Watauga County Fire Marshal's Office has issued a local burn ban that runs concurrently with the statewide ban already…
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