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Two Years Ago: How Hurricane Helene Unfolded in the High Country
Sunday marks two years since Hurricane Helene tore through the North Carolina High Country, and looking back at WataugaOnline’s own…
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Watauga Drops Fourth Straight, Falls 41-26 to Asheville
Watauga fell to Asheville 41-26 Friday night at Watauga High School, as the Cougars avenged last season’s loss to the…
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Governor Stein Announces $65 Million for Grant Program to Support Hurricane Helene Capital Projects
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein announced $65 million for the second round of a state-funded grant program to support local governments…
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Boone Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Collision Involving Two Pedestrians
Boone, NC – On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at approximately 11:34 p.m., Boone Police, Boone Fire, and Watauga County EMS…
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Governor Stein Announces $5 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Today in Lansing, Governor Stein announced $5 million in new infrastructure grants to support small business recovery in western…
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Eric Church’s Chief Cares Expanding in Western NC
WINSTON MCGREGOR JOINS ORGANIZATION AS CEO Housing Initiative Formalizes and Expands Chief Cares’ Long-Term Commitment to Western North Carolina, With…
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Governor Stein, GROW NC Unveil Long-Term Plan to Rebuild and Grow Western North Carolina’s Economy
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) unveiled the Western North Carolina…
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N.C. Forest Service Reminds Public of Increased Wildfire Risk, Urges Caution With Outdoor Burning
As fall wildfire season begins in North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service is urging the public to take extra care…
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Lees-McRae College Remains Ranked Among Top Private Colleges in North Carolina
BANNER ELK, N.C. — A new ranking from U.S. News and World Report has placed Lees-McRae College among the best…
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Touch A Truck Wilkes Welcomes 3,256 Attendees for Sixth Annual Event
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — September 21, 2026 — Touch A Truck Wilkes celebrated its sixth annual event on Saturday, September…
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