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WATAUGA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELEASES OCTOBER 2024 BUSINESS SNAPSHOT REPORT
BOONE, NC – In an effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane…
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October 2024 High Country Association of Realtors® Market Report
The High Country Real Estate Market of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties saw sales down 7.1%, and inventory climbed…
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North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program Requests Public Comment on New Preliminary Flood Maps
Town of Boone, North Carolina – The North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program, responsiblefor updating the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs),…
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App State’s fall commencement ceremonies are Dec. 13
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will recognize fall 2024 graduates during commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 13. Ceremonies will…
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Buck Creek Fire 50% Contained, 520 Acres
NEBO, N.C. (Dec. 8, 2024) – Firefighters made significant progress on containing the Buck Creek Fire in McDowell County, using…
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Blue Ridge Conservancy Awarded “Complete the Trails” Funding for Northern Peaks State Trail
Raleigh, NC – Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) was recently awarded $453,800 from the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation’s…
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Loggains Tabbed as App State Football Head Coach
BOONE, N.C. – A respected offensive play-caller at both the NFL and college levels, Dowell Loggains has been chosen as…
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Buck Creek Fire 20% Contained, Newberry Creek Fire 100% Contained
NEBO, N.C. (Dec. 7, 2024) – Firefighters fully contained the 5-acre Newberry Creek Fire yesterday. The Buck Creek fire remains…
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Cold Weather Advisory for Watauga & Ashe – December 5 & 6, 2024
NCZ001-018-VAZ015-061000-/O.EXA.KRNK.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-241206T1500Z/Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Including the cities of Boone, Troutdale, West Jefferson,Whitetop, Volney, and Independence602 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 …COLD WEATHER ADVISORY…
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Cold Weather Advisory for Avery County – December 5 & 6, 2024
NCZ033-061100-/O.NEW.KGSP.CW.Y.0001.241205T2300Z-241206T1500Z/Avery-Including the cities of Ingalls, Newland, and Banner Elk559 PM EST Thu Dec 5 2024 …COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT…
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