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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, March 7, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025 Greetings from Pensacola, Florida! I’m joining our Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams, as well as their…
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FEMA Application Deadline Extended for North Carolinians
At the request of the state of North Carolina, FEMA has extended the deadline to apply for assistance after Tropical…
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Swain County man celebrates $10 million top prize win
Terry Millsaps of Bryson City tried his luck on a $50 scratch-off and won a $10 million top prize. Millsaps…
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Special Weather Statement for Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes – Increased Fire Danger – Saturday March 8, 2025
NCZ001>006-018>020-090015-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, and Yadkinville824 AM EST Sat Mar 8…
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Governor Stein Issues Reminder About Upcoming Federal Deadlines For Hurricane Helene Support
To make sure North Carolinians have the resources they need to recover, Governor Josh Stein is encouraging anyone affected by…
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WATAUGA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OPENS FEBRUARY 2025 BUSINESS SNAPSHOT SURVEY
BOONE, NC – In a continued effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of…
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Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina Shares Recovery Progress, Launches Public Dashboard
Today, the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) shared progress on Helene recovery and launched a public…
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USDA Forest Service Looks to Salvage Timber to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Help with Hurricane Recovery on the Pisgah National Forest
ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 3, 2025 — The USDA Forest Service is currently offering salvage timber contracts to remove downed but…
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Storm Debris After Helene: Private and Commercial Business Property Debris Removal options available in Watauga County
Private property and commercial business owners in Watauga County impacted by Helene have a free option for debris removal. Owners…
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Man arrested after allegedly using stolen credit cards information to obtain property over 60k
Boone, NC – The Boone Police Department is announcing the arrest of Corey Paul Connelly, 37 years of age, with…
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