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Keron Poteat retiring after 32 years with Watauga County Parks and Recreation
BOONE – Keron Poteat, Director of Watauga County Parks and Recreation, is retiring after 32 years with the department. Her…
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Permit-free firewood collection extended through 2026 on the Pisgah National Forest
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 7, 2026)— You are invited to gather firewood for personal use in the Pisgah National Forest- from now…
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Avery County awarded $5 million for new senior center after Helene damage
AVERY COUNTY – Avery County has been awarded $5 million through the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Community Development Block…
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Sawyer Brown Pre-Race Concert Presented by Raymer Oil Revs Up Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway
Legendary country-rock band Sawyer Brown will take the stage for a high-energy pre-race concert presented by Raymer Oil before the…
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Hazardous weather Outlook, Friday, January 9, 2026
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA335 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026NCZ001-002-018-019-100845-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wilkes-335 AM EST Fri Jan 9 2026This…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, January 8, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, most of the High Country remains in Moderate drought. In the High…
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Boone Police warn of phone scam impersonating law enforcement
BOONE – The Boone Police Department is warning residents about phone scams where callers impersonate law enforcement and demand payment…
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Trooper saves shooting victim after rontinue traffic stop in Wilkes County
WILKES COUNTY – A routine traffic stop Wednesday morning led to a state trooper providing life-saving aid to a shooting…
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Renew NC Extends Deadline for Post-Helene Housing Recovery Program
Renew NC, North Carolina’s housing recovery program, announced that the deadline for western North Carolina homeowners to apply for assistance…
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The Blizzard of 1996: A Memorable Winter Moment Commemorating 30 Years of a Significant High Country Storm
Thirty years ago, the High Country experienced a winter event that would become a defining moment in our regional weather…
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