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Blue Ridge Conservancy Adds Additional Land to Three Top Mountain Game Land
Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) recently transferred three properties totaling 439 acres to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) for inclusion…
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Wilkesboro shooting leaves one dead, one injured; police say domestic incident
Wilkesboro, NC: On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m. the Wilkes County 911 Center received a call of…
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Blue Ridge Energy Mourns the Passing of Longtime Board President, Jeff Joines
Lenoir, North Carolina (February 27, 2026) – It is with great sadness that Blue Ridge Energy announces the passing of the…
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Crews to Pour Concrete Deck for New N.C. 105 Bridge
BOONE – An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor will begin pouring the concrete bridge deck for a new bridge on…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, February 26, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, severe drought conditions continue to grip much of the state, with Extreme…
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Proposed 140-Room Hotel and Conference Center on Highway 105 to Be Discussed at Boone Town Council Meeting
Boone Town Council will hear an informal presentation on Wednesday, February 25, on a proposed four-story, 140-room hotel and conference…
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CCC&TI Small Business Center to host food truck workshop in Boone
BOONE – Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Small Business Center, in partnership with EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems and NC…
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Ashe County Sheriff launches Inmate Medication-Assisted Treatment Program at detention center
ASHE COUNTY – Sheriff B. Phil Howell is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive Inmate Medication-Assisted Treatment (IMAT)…
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App State’s inaugural Conway Scholars: 42 students shaping the future of health care
BOONE, N.C. — This fall, 42 aspiring health care providers have been named as Appalachian State University’s inaugural class of…
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From 800 picture books to one: App State’s Jewel Davis leads Caldecott Medal selection
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Jewel Davis knows what makes a picture book unforgettable. As chair of the committee…
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