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August 17-21 Traffic Reports/Conditions
Monday Aug 17 Flagging/lane closure operations are scheduled today in Blowing Rock on 321 & on US 321 Business south…
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Bald Knob and Wolf Creek Fire In McDowell County Update – August 16, 2015
Current Status: A strategic firing operation was conducted on the southern point of the Bald Knob Fire, resulting in an…
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Notable Passing – Agricultural & Educational Leader Passes At 103 Years Old
A pioneer in the agricultural field, both locally and nationally, passed away Friday afternoon. Robert G. Shipley, Sr age 103,…
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No Injuries In Saturday Evening Car Fire Near Watauga/Wilkes Line
There were no injuries from a car fire on highway 421 near the Watauga/Wilkes County line on Saturday evening, as Deep Gap…
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Friday Storm Produces Quick Flooding In Boone, Caught On Video
Storms on Friday afternoon likely caught many ASU move in participants off guard, while Boone Fire and other EMS units…
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Back To School 2015 For Watauga County
Summer break has once again ended for teachers and staff, and soon for students, as another school year is upon us. This…
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With Schools About To Be In Session, High Country Motorists Urged to Watch for Stopped School Buses
As local schools prepare to welcome back students August 18th, school officials are urging motorists to exercise extra caution around…
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Bald Knob and Wolf Creek Fire In McDowell County Update – August 14, 2015
Current Status: Fire growth potential will remain high due to drying fuels, lower relative humidity and higher temperatures. Some flare-ups…
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High Country Counties See Increased Visitor Spending For 2013, Continues A 3 Year Trend
This week data from Visit North Carolina was released showing visitor spending across the High Country, and the state, for…
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Visitor Spending Rises in 97 North Carolina Counties in 2014
*For more detailed information about Watauga County and the High Country please see this article* Governor Pat McCrory and Department…
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