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$10,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Boone
The North Carolina Education Lottery has announced that a winning $10,000 Mega Millions ticket was sold in Boone. On Saturday,…
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Former long-time local Ford dealership owner “Buzzy” Miller passes
Buzzy Miller, the former owner of a long-time Boone based car dealership, has passed away. Herbert Pinkney Miller, III, (Buzzy)…
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SILVER ALERT – Avery County for Douglas Eugene Styles
UPDATE Friday, January 6 – Douglas Eugene Styles was located safe by Virginia State Officials. He has been returned to…
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Recently retired Chief Academic Officer for Watauga County Schools Tamara Stamey passes
A recently retired Chief Academic Officer for Watauga County Schools passed away on Monday. Mrs. Tamara Lynn Stamey, age 55,…
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Strong storms bring down trees and lead to power outages Tuesday evening
Strong storms on Tuesday evening have led to downed trees and power lines in Watauga and Ashe counties. A number…
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Special Weather Statement for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Avery County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, Johnson County, TN at 518 pm EST, Jan 3rd 2023
NCZ001-002-018-019-VAZ009-012-015-016-032245-Ashe NC-Wilkes NC-Watauga NC-Alleghany NC-Grayson VA-Wythe VA-Smyth VA-Carroll VA-518 PM EST Tue Jan 3 2023 …Strong storms will impact portions…
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National Weather Service Blacksburg Top 5 Weather Events of 2022
The National Weather Service Blacksburg office, which serves Watauga and Ashe counties, has announced their Top 5 Weather Events of…
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Local school systems to return back to class for the 2022-23 calendar year
Local school systems will begin returning to the classrooms to continue the 2022-23 calendar year over the coming days. Watauga…
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State gas tax increased to 40.5 cents per gallon at the start of 2023
The North Carolina state gas tax increased by two cents to start off the New Year. The motor fuels and…
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Watauga Medical Center first baby born of 2023
Watauga Medical Center has announced the first baby of 2023, who made his entrance on Sunday, January 1. Ethan Emilio…
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