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Criteria for Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings Lowering For Our Mountains
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg will be lowering the criteria needed for heat advisories and excessive heat warnings for…
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Dr. Jeff Cox, Wilkes Community College president, named new leader of North Carolina Community College System
RALEIGH – Dr. Jeff Cox, president of Wilkes Community College, was approved by a vote from the State Board of…
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7 years since disappearance of James Martin Roberts, information still sought
Today, Friday, April 21, 2023, marks seven years since the disappearance of James Martin Roberts. It's a case that still draws…
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Earth Fare in Boone fined for excessive price-scanner errors
Earth Fare in Boone is one of 37 businesses recently fined for excessive price-scanner errors by the N.C. Department of…
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Fatal wreck claims life of Ashe County man on Saturday
West Jefferson – On Saturday, April 15, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a…
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Ashe County emergency response agencies to conduct active shooter exercise on Saturday
Ashe County local emergency response agencies will conduct an active shooter exercise with Rescue Task Force units at Ashe County…
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Boone Clean Up Day Canceled Due to Impending Weather Forecast
Due to the impending weather forecast for Saturday, April 22, the Town of Boone “Boone Clean Up Day” has been…
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Fire destroys home in Bethel community today
Crews from multiple departments responded to a structure fire in Bethel this afternoon. The fire, at 105 Salmon Smacker Ln,…
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Communicable Disease Update for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – Friday April 14, 2022
In order to provide the community with education and awareness surrounding the state of communicable diseases in Alleghany, Ashe &…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, April 14, 2023
Friday, April 14, 2023 April is always a very busy month for App State. It’s a month I especially enjoy,…
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