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Boone Town Council passes two Resolutions of Appreciation for Chief Andy LeBeau and Sergeant Scott Mackler
During last week's Boone Town Council meeting, the Boone Town Council passed two Resolutions of Appreciation for two very special…
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Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall, John Blackburn awarded honorary doctorate for support of the university and High Country communities
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination…
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Northwestern North Carolina individuals and organizations among those awared Attorney General’s Dogwood Award
Attorney General Josh Stein recently honored North Carolinians in western North Carolina with the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. These awards…
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McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Announces Major Drug Trafficking Arrests Following Collaborative Investigation
McDowell County, NC – Lieutenant Chris Taylor with the McDowell County Drug Enforcement has announced the arrest of two individuals…
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President-elect Trump seeking to eliminate Daylight Saving Time
President-elect Donald Trump has the elimination of Daylight Saving Time in mind during his next tenure. In a post on…
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: December 16-20, 2024
Blasting is scheduled to take place this week at the 105 bridge project. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday…
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WATCH: Sights & Sounds of Boone Holiday Parade 2024
Video of the Boone Holiday Parade 2024, the first one to be held at night. Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
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WATCH: Woman with High Country connection appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show for Hurricane Helene Christmas trees efforts
A woman with a High Country connection appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Friday. Tiffany Phipps McDaniel's appearance came about…
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Winter Weather Advisory including Watauga & Ashe for Sunday December 15, 2024
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Blacksburg VA338 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2024 …A WINTRY MIX EXPECTED TODAY……
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Winter Weather Advisory including Avery County for Sunday December 15, 2024
NCZ033-049-050-501-503-505-142000-/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0009.241215T0500Z-241215T1700Z/Avery-Yancey-Mitchell-Caldwell Mountains-Burke Mountains-McDowellMountains-Including the cities of Old Fort, Sugar Hill, Banner Elk,Ramseytown, Jonas Ridge, Ashford, Woodlawn, Swiss, Busick,Newland, Patterson, Micaville,…
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