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Armstrong State Fish Hatchery Severely Impacted by Hurricane Helene
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) Armstrong State Fish Hatchery in McDowell County north of Marion sustained significant damage as a result…
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Boone Police seeking information in late September fatal hit and run
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 7:23 pm, Boone Police and Boone Fire personnel responded to Deerfield Road and the…
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Five Western N.C. State Parks to Reopen, Eight Parks to Remain Closed
Beginning Nov. 1, some parks will be reopened, at least partially. Other parks will remain closed as recovery work continues.…
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Avery County Schools Update – Wednesday October 30, 2024
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students, We are excited to welcome everyone back to school next Wednesday, November 6th, after Hurricane…
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One of three missing in Avery County due to Hurricane Helene found deceased
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the Avery County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a search operation on the North Toe River…
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10 bodies recovered in Yancey County including an 8th grader due to Hurricane Helene
In the continuing aftermath of Hurricane Helene, nearly five weeks after the storm, the death toll in one mountain county…
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Watauga High Playmakers original “Surge” based on Hurricane Helene experiences
Below is video of the Watauga High School Playmakers during their Monday night preview of “Surge”, which is their entry…
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National Park Service continues hurricane recovery efforts as two southern sections of Blue Ridge Parkway reopen
BALSAM, N.C. – On Wednesday morning, October 30, 2024, the National Park Service restored access to nearly 55 miles the…
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Town of Banner Elk issues Boil Water Advisory
Water pressure has been restored to many customers of the Town of Banner Elk. If you have water, you are…
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Watauga Board of Commissioners Tuesday November 5 meeting cancelled
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners’ Board Room serves as an official Polling Site on Election Day. Due to this,…
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