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Governor Stein On President Trump’s Visit to Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein released the following statement regarding President Trump’s visit to western North Carolina: “It’s a positive signal that President…
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Interim Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris Update from App State — Friday, January 24, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025 The Mountaineer community mourns the loss of Dr. Francis “Frank” Thomas Borkowski, who served as Appalachian…
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Watauga County to Host Agriculture Recovery Fairs presented by FEMA, State, USDA Team
HICKORY, N.C. – One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations…
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Denver NC woman charged with embezzlement from two companies based in Boone
Lincolnton, NC – A Denver, NC woman has been charged with embezzlement from two companies based in Boone, NC. On…
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Registration is open for Girls on the Run of the High Country
BOONE, N.C. — Registration is now open for Girls on the Run (GOTR) of the High Country — a program…
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North Carolina Disaster Case Management is Available to Assist Helene Survivors
Raleigh, NC- North Carolinians that need safe housing or post-disaster resources due to the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene can…
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December 2024 High Country Association of Realtors® Market Report
The High Country Real Estate Market of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties saw sales down 24.8%, and inventory was…
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Lees-McRae College expands Memorandum of Understanding partnership with area high schools to include Ashe County
BANNER ELK, N.C.— In the fourth agreement of its kind with area high schools, Lees-McRae College has signed a Memorandum…
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NCDPI Launches $25 Million Initiative to Improve School Improvement with Golden LEAF Foundation Support
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction unveiled a $25 million initiative today, funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation, aimed…
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Students impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for NCCF Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship
Jan. 15, 2025 –Students from western North Carolina whose ability to pay for higher education was negatively impacted by Hurricane Helene…
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