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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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Boone Police Department PSA: use safe financial transaction practices when engaging in wire fund transfers
The Boone Police Department would like to remind our citizens of using safe financial transaction practices when engaging in wire…
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