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Wilkesboro shooting leaves one dead, one injured; police say domestic incident
Wilkesboro, NC: On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m. the Wilkes County 911 Center received a call of…
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Blue Ridge Energy Mourns the Passing of Longtime Board President, Jeff Joines
Lenoir, North Carolina (February 27, 2026) – It is with great sadness that Blue Ridge Energy announces the passing of the…
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Crews to Pour Concrete Deck for New N.C. 105 Bridge
BOONE – An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor will begin pouring the concrete bridge deck for a new bridge on…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, February 26, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, severe drought conditions continue to grip much of the state, with Extreme…
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Proposed 140-Room Hotel and Conference Center on Highway 105 to Be Discussed at Boone Town Council Meeting
Boone Town Council will hear an informal presentation on Wednesday, February 25, on a proposed four-story, 140-room hotel and conference…
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CCC&TI Small Business Center to host food truck workshop in Boone
BOONE – Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Small Business Center, in partnership with EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems and NC…
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Ashe County Sheriff launches Inmate Medication-Assisted Treatment Program at detention center
ASHE COUNTY – Sheriff B. Phil Howell is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive Inmate Medication-Assisted Treatment (IMAT)…
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App State’s inaugural Conway Scholars: 42 students shaping the future of health care
BOONE, N.C. — This fall, 42 aspiring health care providers have been named as Appalachian State University’s inaugural class of…
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From 800 picture books to one: App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Jewel Davis knows what makes a picture book unforgettable. As chair of the committee…
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Banff Mountain Film Festival lineup announced for App State event
BOONE, N.C. — The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Appalachian State University’s Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts from…
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