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Flood Advisory Issued Again for Watauga, Ashe Counties Through 10 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a new Flood Advisory for northwestern Ashe County and north central Watauga…
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High Country Gas Surges to $4.18 as Crude Oil Tops $100 — Biggest Weekly Jump Yet
Gas prices in the High Country have surged to their highest levels since the spring, with the Boone-area price for…
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BOONE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY — WALK AT BOONE REZONING, TOWN MANAGER SEARCH, WATER-SEWER CODE CHANGE ON THE AGENDA
BOONE — The Boone Town Council meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, in the Town Council Chambers at 1500 Blowing Rock Road,…
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NC Lawmaker Renews Push to Shorten Divorce Waiting Period, End “Homewrecker” Lawsuits
A North Carolina state senator is renewing public attention on legislation that would cut the state’s mandatory divorce separation period…
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Flood Advisory Issued for Watauga, Ashe Counties Through 9 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Flood Advisory for north central Watauga County and central Ashe County…
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Avery County to Dedicate Memorial Bench for Hurricane Helene Victims Sept. 27
As the two-year mark of Hurricane Helene approaches, Avery County Government is inviting the community to come together for “A…
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Least of These Carolinas Opens New Hub Serving Wilkes, Watauga and Surrounding Counties
Least of These Carolinas, a Gastonia-based foster care nonprofit, is opening a second hub location in Wilkes County. The organization…
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High Country Real Estate Market Posts 191 Closed Sales in August, $492,000 Median Price
The High Country real estate market, which includes Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties, had 191 closed sales of single-family…
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Rising Wholesale Power and Materials Costs Driving a 5 Percent Increase on Member Bills
Lenoir, North Carolina (September 21, 2026) – Continued rising costs for wholesale power and electric system materials are driving the…
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Hazardous Weather Outlook – Monday September 21, 2026
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA431 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-WVZ042>044-507-508-220845-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-431 AM EDT…
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