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March 2026- MLS Real Estate Report
The High–Country Real Estate Market, which consists of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties, saw 113 closed sales of single-family,…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday April 23, 2026
North Carolina's drought has intensified for the fifth straight week, with Extreme Drought expanding to 47 counties — nearly half…
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Wildfire Closes US 19E at Avery/Mitchell Line; Second Fire Forces Ashe County Farm to Shut Down
UPDATE — Friday, April 24, 1:02 p.m.: The NC Forest Service public viewer is reporting 90 percent containment on the…
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Jackson Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Boone, NC – On April 21st, 2026 a Watauga County Jury found Alexander Matthew Jackson guilty of First Degree Murder…
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Caldwell County Road to Close for SHP Crash Reconstruction
N.C. Department of Transportation crews will install a detour on a Caldwell County road on Thursday, April 23, 2026. U.S.…
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Avery County Sheriff Warns of AI Voice Cloning Scam Targeting Families
The Avery County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a sophisticated fraud scheme in which scammers are using artificial…
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National Park Service Announces Upcoming Work to Reduce Wildfire Risk on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The National Park Service today announced plans to remove hazardous, storm-generated tree debris from six areas with elevated wildfire risk along the…
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Two Found Dead Following Vilas House Fire; No Foul Play Suspected
Two people were found dead inside a Vilas home following a large structure fire early Wednesday morning, April 15, and…
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Boone Staples Passes Price Scanner Inspection, Pays Final Fine from 2025 Violations
The Staples store in Boone has passed its price-scanner inspection and paid off its remaining fine from last year's violations,…
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Laurel Springs Man Charged After 120 MPH Chase Through Ashe County; Held on No Bond
The Ashe County Sheriff's Office has released a full account of a dangerous high-speed pursuit that ended with a federal…
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