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WATAUGA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFERS SAFETY REMINDERS FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON
Sheriff Len D. Hagaman of Watauga County hopes this school year gets off to a great start! Many parents may…
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Weather Alerts
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for High Country Until 2 a.m. Wednesday
The High Country is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 2 a.m. Wednesday, after the National Weather Service in Blacksburg…
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Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Meth Arrest in Blowing Rock
A traffic stop in Blowing Rock led to a felony drug arrest last week, according to the Blowing Rock Police…
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Structure Fire Reported in Sugar Grove Sunday Morning
Watauga County Communications received a call reporting a structure fire in the Sugar Grove area at just after 10:30 a.m.…
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Boone Town Council to Name Greenway Bridge for Rufus Edmisten, Hear Boonerang and Climate Reports Wednesday
BOONE — The Boone Town Council meets Wednesday, August 12, at 9:00 a.m. in the Town Council Chambers at 1500…
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Boone to Name Greenway Bridge After Rufus Edmisten
The Boone Town Council is set to formally name a bridge on the Boone Greenway the “Rufus Edmisten Bridge” at…
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Watauga BOE to Consider Valle Crucis Architect Contract, Artificial Turf RFQ Monday
The Watauga County Board of Education will meet Monday, Aug. 10, with a closed session beginning at 4:30 p.m. and…
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Appalachian State Announces Separation of Former Music Professor Following Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Appalachian State University has released information regarding the separation of a former faculty member following an investigation into a sustained…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday August 6, 2026
North Carolina’s drought continued to improve this week, with Severe Drought (D2) dropping from 35 to 23 counties and the…
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New Crosswalk, Island Coming to Blowing Rock Road and Winkler’s Creek Road
A new crosswalk and concrete island are being installed this week at the intersection of Blowing Rock Road (U.S. 221/321)…
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