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National Gas Prices Jump $1.00 in One Month; High Country Update — March 29, 2026
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has jumped exactly $1.00 in one month, according to AAA…
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Statewide burn ban issued for North Carolina due to hazardous forest fire conditions
RALEIGH – Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and…
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Red Flag Warning, Very High Fire Danger in Effect Across the High Country Saturday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Avery County through 11 p.m. Saturday, and fire danger has been upgraded…
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Fire Danger Alerts Issued for All Three High Country Counties for Saturday
All three High Country counties are under fire danger alerts for Saturday, March 28, as dry and breezy conditions follow…
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Watauga High School Class of 2026 Graduation Set for June 5
Watauga High School and Innovation Academy will hold its Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, June 5, 2026, at…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, March 26, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, severe drought conditions continue across much of the state, with Extreme Drought…
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Both Parents Charged After Firearm Enters Westwood Elementary School in Ashe County
WEST JEFFERSON — Both parents of a Westwood Elementary School student have been charged after a firearm was found concealed…
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NCDMV Selects Vendor for System Modernization
ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) today announced the selection of Kyndryl for its System Modernization…
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NC Forest Service Warns of High to Extreme Fire Danger Statewide for March 25
The North Carolina Forest Service is warning of elevated wildfire risk across the state on Tuesday, March 25, with fire…
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NC Courts Warn of Toll Scam Texts Targeting Wake County Residents; Other Counties Could Be Next
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts is warning residents about a toll scam currently targeting Wake County residents…
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