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Meat Camp Fire Department & Watauga County Emergency Management locate missing children
On Thursday, February 8th, the Meat Camp Fire Department, along with Watauga County Emergency Management, responded to a call for…
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ARREST MADE IN CONNECTION WITH SHOOTING INCIDENT AT 5350 NC HIGHWAY 194 NORTH
UPDATE Friday, February 9, 2024, 10:24 am WATAUGA COUNTY, NC — February 9, 2024 — The Watauga County Sheriff's Office…
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Grandfather Mountain’s 2023 Weather in Review
LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain is a rugged place known for its wild and fast-changing weather. While no records were…
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Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Harnett County Deputy Sheriff Chris Johnson
Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on…
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Lees-McRae College online and distance learning programs receive recognition of excellence from U.S. News and World Report
BANNER ELK, N.C.─ Lees-McRae College has remained highly ranked on the latest list of 2024 Best Online Bachelor’s Rankings from…
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Funeral services announced for retired long-time Watauga High counselor Jane Rogers
Funeral services have been announced for a retired long-time Watauga High counselor. Jane Rogers, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on…
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Boone Police arrest man in stolen vehicle from Charlotte
Boone, NC – On February 6, 2024, officers with the Boone Police Department located a stolen vehicle entering the Boone…
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Watauga County Sheriff’s Office retired K9 Elvis passes
The Watauga County Sheriff's Office has announced the passing of K9 Elvis. “It is with great sadness that we report…
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Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Winter Games—Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding to be held at Appalachian Ski Mountain Feb. 11-13
Nearly 170 Special Olympics athletes from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee will participate in the Special Olympics…
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Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey rejects insurance companies’ average 42.2% rate hike request
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today said “No” to the insurance companies’ average 42.2% proposed increase in homeowners’ insurance…
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