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Ashe County Sheriff’s OfficeJuly 2, 2025
26 2,509

Ashe Sheriff: The “Lawn Ranger” (not the good kind)

Jefferson, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 26-year-old Chase Newton Sumner after an investigation recovered several…
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Ashe County Sheriff’s OfficeJuly 2, 2025
33 1,977

Ashe Sheriff: Peaceful Outcome of Barricaded Individual

Sheriff B. Phil Howell wants to reassure the public that a situation involving a distressed individual in the West Jefferson…
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Ashe County Sheriff’s OfficeJuly 2, 2025
31 3,720

Ashe Sheriff: Harmon & Colvard Found Hiding in the Attic

West Jefferson, N.C. – Sheriff B Phil Howell announces the arrest of two females after recovering a stolen vehicle. Lisa…
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National Weather ServiceJuly 1, 2025
16 7,492

Special Weather Statement for Watauga – Tuesday July 1, 2025

NCZ018-012030-Watauga NC-357 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025 …A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WATAUGA COUNTY THROUGH 430 PMEDT… At 357…
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National Weather ServiceJuly 1, 2025
15 6,661

Flood Advisory for Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes – Tuesday July 1, 2025

NCC009-189-193-012245-/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0110.250701T1946Z-250701T2245Z//00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Ashe NC-Watauga NC-Wilkes NC-346 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025 …FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT THIS EVENING……
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N.C. Wildlife Resources CommissionJuly 1, 2025
16 893

Mountain Trout Jeopardized by Unauthorized Stocking

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) asks the public to refrain from the illegal practice of moving inland fish, specifically…
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Kenneth ReeceJuly 1, 2025
21 1,359

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Causey reminds drivers of auto insurance policy changes

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding residents to be aware of changes to automobile insurance policies set to take effect…
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National Weather ServiceJuly 1, 2025
16 12,104

NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Tuesday July 1, 2025

Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA408 AM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025 NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-WVZ042>044-507-508-020815-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-408 AM EDT…
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National Weather ServiceJune 30, 2025
16 8,791

Flood Advisory for Watauga – Monday June 30, 2025

NCC189-302200-/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0107.250630T1850Z-250630T2200Z//00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Watauga NC-250 PM EDT Mon Jun 30 2025 …FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding…
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Mattie LucasJune 30, 2025
26 2,523

Back 2 School Festival Announces 2025 Dates

The 2025 Back 2 School Festival will be held on Saturday, August 9 at Watauga High School. Students and their…
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William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742