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Wilkes County deputy among those killed in fatal collision Friday night
A Wilkes County deputy is among those killed in a fatal collision Friday night. On Friday, June 27, at approximately…
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The former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk to be demolished
After being vacant for 25 years, the former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk is scheduled for demolition.…
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Town Of Boone Friday July 4, 2025 Parade & Event Schedule
Join the Town of Boone in celebrating Independence Day on Friday, July 4! Kick off the festivities with the annual…
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Traffic Alert: Road closure on Wilson Ridge Road Wednesday, June 25th and Thursday, June 26th
Upcoming road closure on Wilson Ridge Road near Raven's Ridge Circle, daytime Wednesday, June 25th and Thursday, June 26th: Location:…
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2025 Blood Sweat and Gears canceled, was to be held this Saturday June 28th
The annual Blood Sweat and Gears Ride has been canceled for 2025. In a statement posted to the BSG Facebook:…
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Ribbon Cutting for the Lower Hardin Creek Restoration Project behind Watauga High
Ribbon Cutting for the Lower Hardin Creek Restoration Project behind Watauga High – Monday, June 23, 2025. Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline…
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Mr. Woolly Worm, long-serving Lees McRae employee and fixture of Avery County, Roy Krege passes
An Avery County man known as both Mr. Woolly Worm and “Pop” of Newland passed away last week. Roy Krege,…
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Watauga County Community Foundation awards more than $40,000 in grants
June 13, 2025 –The Watauga County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $40,405 in grants to…
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eCourts Guide & File Reaches 100,000 Filings
RALEIGH — eCourts Guide & File has helped the public generate more than 100,000 court filings. The application, which allows…
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Lightning strikes property in Matney on Friday
Lightning during a storm on Friday evening struck a property in Matney. Rebecca Ward and her family were sitting in…
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