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US 421 between Boone and Mountain City is officially open
“US 421 between Boone and Mountain City is OFFICIALLY OPEN!” That’s the caption Maymead Materials lead off with in a…
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Man sentenced to 22 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material, Boone Police Department part of investigation units
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – James Matthew Johnson, 36, of Glade Valley, N.C., was sentenced to 22years in prison and a lifetime…
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Ashe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in locating a stolen LUCAS Chest Compression System
The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in locating a stolen LUCAS Chest Compression System. The photo below is…
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Open burning permit requirement reinstated for 21 counties in Western North Carolina as accessibility improves
RALEIGH — Effective at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, the N.C. Forest Service reinstates the requirement for open burning permits in…
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Boone Walmart to re-open Friday December 20, 2024
Friday December 20, 2024 – The 6th largest employer in Watauga County – #Walmart – re-opened this morning after being…
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Boone Town Council passes two Resolutions of Appreciation for Chief Andy LeBeau and Sergeant Scott Mackler
During last week’s Boone Town Council meeting, the Boone Town Council passed two Resolutions of Appreciation for two very special…
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Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall, John Blackburn awarded honorary doctorate for support of the university and High Country communities
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated graduates’ achievements during Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, marking the culmination…
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Northwestern North Carolina individuals and organizations among those awared Attorney General’s Dogwood Award
Attorney General Josh Stein recently honored North Carolinians in western North Carolina with the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. These awards…
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McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Announces Major Drug Trafficking Arrests Following Collaborative Investigation
McDowell County, NC – Lieutenant Chris Taylor with the McDowell County Drug Enforcement has announced the arrest of two individuals…
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President-elect Trump seeking to eliminate Daylight Saving Time
President-elect Donald Trump has the elimination of Daylight Saving Time in mind during his next tenure. In a post on…
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