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Boone man charged with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder after hit & run
On May 30, 2024, at approximately 5:25 PM, the Watauga County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a pedestrian…
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AVERY COUNTY MAN IS SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR MAKING A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE AND RELATED CHARGES
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – An Avery County man was sentenced today to 97 months in prison followed by three years of…
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Watauga County man collects $120,000 jackpot prize
Peter Knebel of Blowing Rock took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket Tuesday night and won a $120,000…
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Nissan Issues “Do Not Drive” Warning for Certain 2002-2006 Models with Recalled Takata Air Bags
May 29, 2024 | Washington, DC Nissan has issued a “Do Not Drive” warning today for 83,920 model year 2002-2006 vehicles…
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Watauga High School Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023
The Watauga High School Athletic Department is excited to announce our 2023 Hall of Fame Class. Each year we can…
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Intermittent Overnight Closures to Continue on N.C. 105
BANNER ELK – Contract crews for the N.C. Department of Transportation will continue rock removal operations on N.C. 105 between Broadstone…
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NCDMV Unveils State’s Most Secure Licenses, IDs Ever
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announces it will begin issuing new driver licenses, permits and identification cards…
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N.C. Extends its Growth Spurt in Visitor Spending, Rises to No. 5 In U.S. Visitation
RALEIGH, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever with travelers…
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NCDHHS Fireside Chat and Tele-Town Hall: Vaping Prevention and Support for Youth in North Carolina
RALEIGH The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on…
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Wildlife Commission Adopts New Regulations
Commissioners at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have adopted the new rules for the 2024-25 seasons effective Aug 1.…
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