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Final phase of historic investment road project begins on the Blue Ridge Parkway
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — National Park Service officials announced today that work will resume on a multi-year Great American Outdoor Act road project in western North Carolina. Intermittent road closures…
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After One of Smoothest Election Days in Recent History, Post-Election Processes Underway
North Carolina voters experienced one of the smoothest Election Days in recent history, with no major disruptions, equipment problems, or…
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Watauga County EMS Supervisor Charged with Sexual Battery, Stalking
A Watauga County EMS supervisor is facing misdemeanor sexual battery and stalking charges following two incidents involving coworkers, according to…
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Unofficial 2026 primary election results for Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties
Polls closed Tuesday evening in the 2026 North Carolina Primary Election. The NC State Board of Elections delayed the release…
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Protecting those who protect us: App State studies the cooling limits of new firefighter gear
BOONE, N.C. — Firefighters face enough uncertainty during a blaze without having to question the performance reliability of their turnout…
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“Spring Forward” as Daylight Saving Time 2026 begins
It's that time once again to “Spring Forward” as Daylight Saving Time begins. Officially the changeover occurs at 2:00 am…
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Polls open Tuesday for 2026 primary election across the High Country
UPDATE – 🗳️ NC ELECTION UPDATE – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The NC State Board of Elections voted unanimously to…
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Dr. Patricia Mitchell, CEcD, Selected as Consultant for Town Manager Search
During its February 25, 2026, meeting, the Boone Town Council unanimously approved a contract with Dr. Patricia Mitchell to serve…
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Anne Pruitt Appointed to the Boone Town Council
During the February 25, 2026 meeting of the Boone Town Council, Anne Pruitt was officially sworn in to serve as…
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New Remote Hearing Forms Streamline Remote Proceedings
North Carolina courts have published new statewide forms that standardize requests for virtual court appearances to support public access to…
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