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Lees-McRae students serve community as volunteer firefighters
Right around the corner from the Lees-McRae campus, across the street from the Banner Elk Cafรฉ, sits the Banner Elk…
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Local scout troop replaces flags at Valle Crucis School
A local scout troop spent part of their Sunday replacing the United States flag and North Carolina flag at Valle…
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Governor Cooper Directs $1.4 Million to Expand School Breakfast Programs
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that he is directing $1.4 million in federal funding to assist schools in expanding school…
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AMOREM Breaks Ground on High Country Facility
On Sept. 26, two years after it announced its intent to build a hospice patient care unit to serve the…
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2023 Halloween Events
Below are some of the Halloween events in the area. This list will be updated as needed. The Ashe County…
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Ashe County Sheriff’s Office interactive Halloween Trick or Treat map
The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office has announced its interactive Halloween Trick or Treat map for use again this year. It…
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App State’s dining upgrades prioritize access, nutrition and sustainability
BOONE, N.C. โ New renovations, services and staff positions at Appalachian State University’s Campus Dining facilities are designed to enhance the culinary experience,…
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Message from Dr. Dan Brigman, Superintendent of Avery County Schools – October 24, 2023
Message from Dr. Dan Brigman, Superintendent of Avery County Schools October 24, 2023 Greetings from the Avery County School System!…
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Boone man facing several charges after breaking & entering of Rainbow Trail home
On October 22, 2023 at 12:55 PM, the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report for a breaking and…
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46th Annual Woolly Worm Festival Results
The results are in from the 46th annual Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk over the weekend, where record crowds…
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