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Economic Growth & Cheaper Gas To Boost 2013 Labor Day Travel
An improving economy, higher consumer confidence and lower gas prices are expected to drive a 5% increase in Labor Day…
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2013 Labor Day Holiday Travel Across North Carolina
As the summer travel season comes to an end, the N.C. Department of Transportation is taking steps to help ensure…
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Watauga County Schools Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat
From a statement on the Watauga County Schools website Tuesday morning. “School buildings have been evacuated in response to a…
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First ‘Tag and Tax Together’ Combined Bills Due Sept. 1
The first combined tag and tax notices for vehicle registration renewals and newly purchased vehicles are due Sept. 1. The…
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Earthquake Near Blowing Rock
***For more information about the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit High Country Earthquake History page*** 4:23pm –…
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Boone Police Seek Information In Stolen GMC Yukon
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: Sometime between the hours…
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Possible Scam Targets Hardin Park School
*From Watauga County Schools* A company called End Zone Athletics has been soliciting local businesses saying they are securing sponsors…
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Police Seek Help In Boone Ford Break In
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: Sometime during the evening…
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Update – Undercover Operation Targets Sale of Alcohol to Underage Persons
The Boone Police Department has continued conducting alcohol compliance checks throughout the Town of Boone to determine if establishments would…
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2013 Still On Pace To Break Rain Records, August Much Drier So Far
2013 continues to be on pace to become the wettest year on record for Boone and Watauga County, however it…
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