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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026 This week, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Neva Specht and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice…
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Boone Town Council Faces Four Zoning Votes Wednesday — Including 93-Unit Affordable Housing Project
The Boone Town Council meets Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. — an hour earlier than usual — with four zoning votes…
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WATAUGA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEET TUESDAY — TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE AGENDA
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings Tuesday when it meets for its regular session at…
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Federal Fugitive Arrested After High-Speed Chase Through West Jefferson and Jefferson
A dangerous high-speed pursuit through West Jefferson and Jefferson ended with a federal fugitive in custody Friday evening after a…
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High Country Gas Prices Drop to $3.79 — First Real Relief Since Iran Conflict Began
Gas prices across the High Country fell to $3.79 per gallon this week — down about a dime from last…
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Wind Advisory and Freeze Watch in effect – Sunday April 19, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued two alerts for the High Country — a Wind Advisory that remains in effect…
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Contractor to Finish Watauga County Intersection Realignment
The N.C. Department of Transportation will place permanent pavement markings on a Watauga County road next week. Crews will install…
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McDowell County Teacher Sentenced to More Than 28 Years for Child Sex Crimes
A former McDowell County High School volleyball coach and counselor has been sentenced to more than 28 years in prison…
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DOUBLE FATAL CRASH — 11-YEAR-OLD CHILD AND 78-YEAR-OLD MAN KILLED IN CALDWELL COUNTY
Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 64 in Caldwell County late Friday night, and a 20-year-old…
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Boone Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Truck After Man Ejected from Bed
The Boone Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a vehicle and individuals involved in an incident in…
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