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Quiet Givers Distributes $10,000 in Urgent Grants to Address Food Insecurity Across The High Country
BOONE, N.C. – Quiet Givers, a nonprofit dedicated to providing anonymous, needs-based assistance, announced today the distribution of $10,000 in…
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Governor Stein Announces Expansion of GE Aerospace with a Nearly $53 Million Investment in West Jefferson
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced GE Aerospace will add 44 new jobs in Ashe County. The company will invest…
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Operation Crystal Ball: Largest Drug Bust in Ashe County History Nets 42 Arrests
ASHE COUNTY — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell has announced the most significant drug trafficking takedown in Ashe County…
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Bull Rider Dies After Sustaining Severe Injuries at Deep Gap Event
A 21-year-old man has died after sustaining severe injuries while participating in a bull riding event in Deep Gap, according…
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Valle Glow Brings Holiday Cheer to Valle Crucis
Valle Crucis came alive with holiday spirit on Friday night as the community gathered for Valle Glow, the tree lighting…
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Mayor Futrelle Issues Statement Opposing Unannounced I.C.E. Activities in Boone
BOONE — Mayor Tim Futrelle issued a statement Thursday addressing the potential presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency…
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Banner Elk Fire Rescue Statement on Historic 160-Acre Wildfire
On the afternoon of November 17, 2025, our community faced one of the most significant wildfires in recent memory. Reports…
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Structure Fire Destroys Home Under Renovation in Shawneehaw District
A structure fire destroyed an unoccupied home undergoing renovations Tuesday night in the Shawneehaw Fire District. Emergency crews were alerted…
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Watauga Board of Education & and County Commissioners Honors Champion Athletes
The Watauga County Board of Education and Watauga County Commissioners organized a joint effort to formally recognize several outstanding athletic…
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Valle Glow: A Community Celebration to Light Up the Holidays
VALLE CRUCIS, NC — The Valle Crucis Community Council is excited to announce Valle Glow, a joyful holiday event set…
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