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Former App State Head Coach Shawn Clark hospitalized after medical emergency
Former App State Head Coach Shawn Clark is hospitalized after a medical emergency. That's according to a statement from the…
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Bamboo Road fully closed by DOT for a culvert replacement
BOONE – N.C. Department of Transportation crews will begin replacing a large culvert in Watauga County. Crews plan to begin…
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Hickory native who won NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” facing 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
A Hickory native who found national fame by winning the fifth season of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” is facing 10…
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Former Boone Mayor & N.C. House of Representatives member Wade Wilmoth passes
A long-time community leader passed away earlier this week. Wade Wilmoth, age 90, passed on September 2. Perhaps best known…
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2025 William Mast Jr. Memorial Motorcycle Ride sights and sounds
The 13th annual William Mast Jr. Memorial Motorcycle Ride took place on Saturday. Riders from all across the local area,…
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Ashe County Animal Control issues rabies alert
UPDATE from Ashe County Animal Control: Additional Rabies Information: Since June 2025, Ashe County Animal Control has collected 4 raccoons…
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AppHealthCare new mobile unit unveiled in Watauga County, to be used in AHC district
On Friday, August 8, AppHealthCare (AHC) unveiled the new mobile health bus at its Watauga County location. The mobile health…
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Longer Delays Possible Tonight on N.C. 105
BOONE – An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor expects longer than usual delays on N.C. 105 tonight. Crews from Wright Brothers…
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Man arrested after chase through Caldwell, Watauga, Johnson County TN & Sullivan County TN
Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in a Sunday morning chase that started in Caldwell County and ended up in…
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Back To School 2025-26 begins in the High Country
Summer break is about to end for area public schools, college, and university systems as the 2025-26 year begins. Johnson…
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