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Rep. Ray Pickett Sworn in for a Third Term
RALEIGH, NC – On Wednesday, January 8th, the North Carolina General Assembly opened the 2025-2026 legislative session. The day’s proceedings…
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Land Conservancies Partnering to Protect North Carolina Lands Impacted by Helene
Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga, NC Counties: A partnership of non-profit organizations is working to provide options for landowners now considering…
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Wind Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – January 14-15, 2025
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-150315-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0003.250114T2300Z-250115T0900Z//O.CON.KRNK.CW.Y.0006.250115T0500Z-250115T1500Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Including the cities of Volney, Galax, Floyd, Whitetop,Troutdale, Sparta, Independence, West Jefferson, and Boone208 PM EST Tue Jan 14…
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WATAUGA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELEASES DECEMBER 2024 BUSINESS SNAPSHOT REPORT
BOONE, NC – In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of…
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Nearly 140 college scholarships now open for applications across North Carolina
Nearly 140 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation are now open for applications, representing nearly $1.8 million…
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Cold Weather Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – Tuesday January 14, 2025
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Blacksburg VA953 AM EST Tue Jan 14 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ012>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ042>044-507-142300-/O.CON.KRNK.CW.Y.0006.250115T0500Z-250115T1500Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Including the cities…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook, including Watauga & Ashe, for Monday January 13, 2025
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA256 PM EST Mon Jan 13 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ012>014-016>020-022>024-WVZ042>044-507-142000-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-256 PM EST Mon…
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Interim Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris Update from App State — Friday, January 10, 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025 Happy New Year, App State! As we kick off a new year and the spring semester…
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Yancey County man buys his first ever scratch-off and wins $5 million
Jarett Allen of Burnsville said his dad enjoys playing the lottery so he decided to play with him on Thursday…
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Ashe Sheriff’s Office arrest husband and wife for Trafficking in Methamphetamine
LANSING, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of husband and wife forTrafficking in Methamphetamine. Scott Ashley Stout,…
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