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Will Sears appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at App State
BOONE, N.C. — William James Sears Jr. has been appointed vice chancellor of university advancement at Appalachian State University, announced…
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Blue Ridge Energy Members Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Lenoir, North Carolina (May 6, 2025) – The Blue Ridge Energy Members Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2025…
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Over $6 Million Coming to Blue Ridge Members in May, Look for a Bill Credit or Check
Lenoir, North Carolina (May 5, 2025) – Bill credits or checks are coming in May to members of Blue Ridge…
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NCDOT Public Meeting Set for Ashe County Bridge, Public invited to provide feedback on new bridge to state park
WEST JEFFERSON – The N.C. Department of Transportation is inviting the public to a meeting and hearing on Thursday to…
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Blowing Rock Town Update from Town Manager Shane Fox – May 5, 2025
We're making great progress throughout Blowing Rock! Thank you to the employees and citizens of Blowing Rock, who continue to…
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Mountain Electric planned outages for late Friday night into Saturday morning
ATTENTION NC CUSTOMERS: PLANNED POWER OUTAGE Mountain Electric will soon be completing a key piece of our transmission line in…
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Local man charged with Felony Murder after Sunday afternoon incident
WATAUGA COUNTY, NC — On May 4, 2025, at approximately 12:40 p.m., deputies with the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, Boone…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday April 29, 2025
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, most of the High Country remains in Moderate drought. In the High…
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Marshall Charged with Trafficking Methand Fentanyl Following a Traffic Stop
Lansing, NC – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrestof 37-year-old Alex Howard Marshall of Lansing, NC, forseveral drug charges,…
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Man arrested after taking bat to display cases and stealing jewelry in Boone Walmart
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Boone Police responded to Walmart for larceny. A male subject entered the store at 8:45…
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