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Helene Debris — Wildfire Risk for 10-20 Years
The debris left behind by Hurricane Helene has fundamentally changed the wildfire landscape of western North Carolina — and according…
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Meat Camp Road Fire Contained After Two-Hour Battle
A fire that broke out along Meat Camp Road Thursday evening and prompted traffic detours has been contained, according to…
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AppHealthCare to Eliminate 23 Positions Effective June 30
AppHealthCare is eliminating 23 positions effective June 30, 2026, Health Director and CEO Jennifer Greene announced Friday in a statement…
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State Awards $4 Million to WNC Parks for Helene Recovery; High Country Receives More Than $2 Million
Governor Josh Stein announced more than $4 million in state grants this week to fund 11 local parks and recreation…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday April 9, 2026
North Carolina's drought continues to intensify for the third straight week, with Extreme Drought expanding to 23 counties — up…
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline Park Sold After 35 Years
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort, a beloved destination for outdoor fun in Seven Devils, has officially been sold after 35…
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High Country Pollen Update — April 8, 2026: Medium-High Now, Very High by Thursday
Pollen levels in the High Country are running medium-high this week and are expected to climb further as temperatures rise,…
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Watauga County Telecommunicator Elizabeth Hamby Nominated for National Rookie of the Year
A Watauga County 911 telecommunicator has been nominated for the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) Rookie of the Year…
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Two Fatal Crashes Kill Two People in Wilkes County Within Hours of Each Other
Two people died in separate traffic crashes in Wilkes County on Saturday, April 4, within hours of each other, according…
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High Country Gas Prices: Easter Sunday Update, April 5, 2026
Gas prices across the High Country remain elevated this Easter Sunday, with the national average up more than $1.00 per…
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