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Wes BerryJuly 28, 2026
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Children’s Council of Watauga County Launches “Countdown to Kindergarten” Program

The Children’s Council of Watauga County is offering “Countdown to Kindergarten,” a free, family-friendly resource designed to help children build…
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Maya JarrellJuly 28, 2026
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Lees-McRae Summer Theatre to Host Roy Krege Scholarship Extravaganza Fundraiser

Lees-McRae Summer Theatre is hosting a special fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 2, to benefit the college’s newly established Roy Krege…
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Courtney WheelerJuly 28, 2026
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Blowing Rock Chamber Announces Art in the Park Award Winners for July

The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the July 25 Art in the Park, presented by…
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Renee Walker/Blue Ridge EnergyJuly 28, 2026
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Blue Ridge Energy Welcomes Seven Summer Interns, Including Watauga District’s Mason Harris

Blue Ridge Energy is welcoming seven interns this summer who are gaining hands-on experience across the electric cooperative’s system, including…
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Kenneth ReeceJuly 28, 2026
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes Counties Through 8 PM – Tuesday July 28, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 526 for Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and Wilkes counties through 8:00 PM…
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Senior Trooper K. Jake MacchiaJuly 28, 2026
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Crumpler Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Ashe County

WEST JEFFERSON, N.C. — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that killed a Crumpler man…
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National Weather ServiceJuly 28, 2026
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Tuesday July 28, 2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-WVZ042>044-507-508-290700-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-251 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for…
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Renee Walker/Blue Ridge EnergyJuly 27, 2026
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Blue Ridge Energy Announces Retirement of Propane and Fuels COO Glenda Christian; Blake Canterbury Named Successor

Blue Ridge Energy has announced that Chief Operating Officer Glenda Christian will retire in June 2027, concluding a distinguished four-decade…
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Kenneth ReeceJuly 27, 2026
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Boone Releases Over 5,000 Weevils on Greenway Trail to Combat Invasive Weed

The Town of Boone released more than 5,000 weevils onto the Boone Greenway Trail last Friday in an effort to…
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National Weather ServiceJuly 27, 2026
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Monday July 27, 2026

Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA310 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026 NCZ001>005-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>034-043-WVZ042>044-507-508-281915-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Henry-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-310 PM EDT…
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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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

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