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Rainfall Data for August 2013 & 2013
2013 continues to be on pace to become the wettest year on record for Boone and Watauga County, however August…
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Tennessee Enacts Ignition Interlock Device Law for DUI
In July 2013 neighboring Johnson County Tennessee, along with the rest of the state, became the latest to enact an…
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Economic Growth & Cheaper Gas To Boost 2013 Labor Day Travel
An improving economy, higher consumer confidence and lower gas prices are expected to drive a 5% increase in Labor Day…
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2013 Labor Day Holiday Travel Across North Carolina
As the summer travel season comes to an end, the N.C. Department of Transportation is taking steps to help ensure…
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Watauga County Schools Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat
From a statement on the Watauga County Schools website Tuesday morning. “School buildings have been evacuated in response to a…
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First ‘Tag and Tax Together’ Combined Bills Due Sept. 1
The first combined tag and tax notices for vehicle registration renewals and newly purchased vehicles are due Sept. 1. The…
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Earthquake Near Blowing Rock
***For more information about the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit High Country Earthquake History page*** 4:23pm –…
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Boone Police Seek Information In Stolen GMC Yukon
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: Sometime between the hours…
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Possible Scam Targets Hardin Park School
*From Watauga County Schools* A company called End Zone Athletics has been soliciting local businesses saying they are securing sponsors…
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Police Seek Help In Boone Ford Break In
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: Sometime during the evening…
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