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Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Tips from Boone Fire
Lithium-Ion batteries store a lot of energy in a small amount of space and are used to power many modern…
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Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of NC Rep. Kelly Alexander, Jr.
Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately through sunset Tuesday, September…
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: September 9-13, 2024
BANNER ELK โ Blasting operations will resume on a stretch of N.C. 105 this week in Watauga County. From 11 a.m.…
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The 24th Annual Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K Set for September 21ย
Blowing Rock, NC – The Blue Ridge Conservancy 5K and Kids Fun Run, a favorite autumn event in the high…
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Interim Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris Update from App State โ Friday, September 6, 2024
Friday, September 6, 2024 This morning, in celebration and appreciation of students in kindergarten through 8th grade across the High Country,…
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Running of Blue Ridge Relay takes place Friday & Saturday, be aware of runners on some local roads
The annual running of the Blue Ridge Relay takes place Friday and Saturday. It is one of the longest-running relay…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, September 5, 2024
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, the High Country continues to be classified in drought status. A majority…
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Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Funds High-Tech Training Mannequins for CCC&TI Healthcare Programs
Nursing students beginning classes at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute this fall will have access to brand new, high-tech…
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Lees-McRae College to host Homecoming 2024 celebrations for campus and local community
BANNER ELK, N.C.โ Lees-McRae College will host the annual Homecoming celebrations this year Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6.…
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Camp to Community Event at Appalachian State on September 14
The Diabetes Family Connection (DFC) invites children ages 5-15 living with type 1 diabetes, along with their families and caregivers,…
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