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Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt OfficeMay 26, 2025
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Lieutenant Governor Hunt Highlights Workforce Development at Vision Northwest North Carolina Conference in Watauga County

Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt addressed Western North Carolina leaders at the Vision Northwest North Carolina Conference in Boone including local…
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Krista HoltMay 26, 2025
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Mural Project Set to Transform Middle Fork Greenway Tunnel Near Tweetsie Railroad

Boone, NC – May 20, 2025 – Once delayed by Hurricane Helene, a long-anticipated mural project is about to breathe…
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Renee Walker/Blue Ridge EnergyMay 26, 2025
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Western Youth Network Receives Loan from Blue Ridge Energy’s REDLG Revolving Loan Fund

Western Youth Network, Inc. (WYN) has received a $1 million loan from Blue Ridge Energy’s revolving loan fund to help…
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Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt OfficeMay 26, 2025
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Lieutenant Governor Hunt tours Electrical Lineworker Institute at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute as Part of Future-Ready Community College Tour

Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt visited Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in Caldwell County as part of her Future-Ready Community…
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Courtney RobertsMay 22, 2025
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App State nursing program receives $1 million commitment from Bedford Falls Foundation

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has received a $1 million commitment from the Bedford Falls Foundation in support of…
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Kenneth ReeceMay 22, 2025
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Caldwell County woman charged with insurance fraud

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Christina Leigh Beaver, 51, of 1615 Hayes Place NW,…
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Lisa Jennings/USDAMay 22, 2025
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USDA Forest Service Reopens More Helene-Impacted Trails and Recreation Sites on Grandfather Ranger District

NEBO, N.C., May 22, 2025 – The USDA Forest Service has updated its list of trails, roads and recreation sites…
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Mark HinkleMay 22, 2025
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Olivia and Liam Remain Most Popular Baby Names for 2024

Olivia and Liam are once again America's most popular baby names of the year. 2024 marks the sixth consecutive year…
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Pam PizzaMay 22, 2025
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April 2025 High Country Association of Realtors® Market Report

The High-Country Real Estate Market, which consists of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties saw sales down in April 2025…
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Ben ConroyMay 22, 2025
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson: North Carolinians Can File Claims Against 23andMe Until July 14

RALEIGH – North Carolinians have until July 14, 2025, to file claims against DNA testing company 23andMe for any general claims…
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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