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Laney Wise – Town of BooneMay 29, 2025
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Town of Boone Police Chief Announcement: Daniel Duckworth Has Been Chosen to be the Next Police Chief of the Boone Police Department

Town of Boone, North Carolina—During the May 28, 2025, Boone Town Council meeting, theCouncil announced that Daniel Duckworth has been…
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David Jackson-President/CEO Boone Area Chamber of CommerceMay 29, 2025
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WATAUGA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELEASES APRIL 2025 BUSINESS SNAPSHOT REPORT

BOONE, NC – In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane…
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David Jackson-President/CEO Boone Area Chamber of CommerceMay 29, 2025
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BOONE AREA AND BLOWING ROCK CHAMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN WNC OPEN FOR BUSINESS WEEK

BOONE, NC – To kick off the summer tourism season and generate visitor traffic, the Western North Carolina Chamber Business Coalition…
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North Carolina Education LotteryMay 29, 2025
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Yancey County man on $1 million win: “couldn’t have come at a better time”

Gerald Wilson of Burnsville praised the timing of his lottery luck after he won a $1 million prize Friday night.…
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National Weather ServiceMay 29, 2025
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Thursday May 29, 2025

Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA456 AM EDT Thu May 29 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>013-015-018>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-300900-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Grayson-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-456 AM EDT…
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Boone Police DepartmentMay 28, 2025
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Crime Stoppers seeks missing person: Ky’Anna Erwin

UPDATE – Ky’Anna Erwin has been found according to the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. High Country Crime Stoppers and the…
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Donna-maria Harris/North Carolina Department of RevenueMay 28, 2025
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The NCDOR Provides Updates On Mailing Delays Caused By Closing Of Print And Mail Vendor

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) published a press release on May 15 advising taxpayers of delays…
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National Weather ServiceMay 28, 2025
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Wednesday May 28, 2025

Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA429 AM EDT Wed May 28 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-WVZ042>044-507-508-290830-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-429 AM EDT…
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Boone Police DepartmentMay 27, 2025
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Two arrested on drug charges after traffic stop in Boone

UPDATE – After further investigation, 36-year-old Christopher Wayne Ellison was charged with two counts of Felony Trafficking in Methamphetamine and…
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Boone Police DepartmentMay 27, 2025
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Stolen vehicle leads to arrest of Newland man after foot chase in Boone

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, Boone Police Patrol Officers located a stolen Ford sport utility vehicle traveling on Blowing Rock…
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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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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