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Avery County Launches Special Occupant Sticker Program to Help First Responders Assist Residents with Autism, Special Needs
Avery County EMS, the Avery County Sheriff's Department, and Avery County Emergency Management have joined forces to launch a Special…
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Avery County Schools Names Dr. Michael Murray as Interim Superintendent; Dr. Burleson Resigns
The Avery County Board of Education has selected Dr. Michael L. Murray to serve as Interim Superintendent of Avery County…
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Elk River Falls Area Closes Again for Hurricane Helene Debris Removal; Reopening Projected for Late Spring 2026
The Elk River Falls Area on the Pisgah National Forest is temporarily closed effective Wednesday, March 18, for the next…
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Old Cove Creek School restoration stalled by federal shutdown; FEMA’s initial estimate was just 10% of actual costs
WATAUGA COUNTY – The restoration of the Old Cove Creek School site, damaged by Hurricane Helene, has been delayed multiple…
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National Forests in North Carolina to continue prescribed burning
(Asheville, N.C., March 17, 2026) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will resume prescribed fire operations across the four National…
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CALDWELL COUNTY ARREST — TESLA CYBERTRUCK SCRATCHED WITH NAIL BOARD
Caldwell County Sheriff's deputies arrested Karen Cooke Lewis, 67, on a charge of Misdemeanor Damage to Property. According to the…
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: March 16-20, 2026
This week on 105 at the bridge project: Crews will be clearing debris from NC 105 Tuesday through Thursday, 11…
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Shed destroyed in Zionville fire; three animals killed
At approximately 7:50 am on Saturday, March 14th, Watauga County Communications received a call regarding a structure fire at the…
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH Monday, March 16, 2026
⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH Monday, March 16, 2026 The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the…
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Winter Weather Advisories Issued for the High Country — Monday, March 16, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories for the High Country on Monday, March 16, with snow and…
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