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North Carolina State Lottery CommissionApril 16, 2025
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NC State Lottery Commission Releases March 2025 Sports Wagering Revenue Report

RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports wagering revenue report for March 2025. It compiles…
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Laney Wise – Town of BooneApril 16, 2025
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Town of Boone’s Historic Preservation Commission Boone Cemetery Interpretative Panels Unveiling Ceremony

The Town of Boone Town Council and Historic Preservation Commission cordially invite the publicto attend the unveiling ceremony of the…
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McDowell County 911 / Emergency ManagementApril 16, 2025
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Wed AM Update for Bee Rock Branch Fire: Evacuation order to remain in place for Wild Acres Rd.

McDowell County, NC – Emergency personnel from local, state and federal agencies continue to respond to the Bee Rock Branch Fire,…
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North Carolina Department of TransportationApril 15, 2025
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: April 14-18, 2025

Blasting is scheduled to take place this week at the 105 bridge project. The schedule is Monday & Wednesday 11…
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N.C. Wildlife Resources CommissionApril 15, 2025
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Wildlife Commission: Keep Your Distance From Those Bear Cubs

As the weather becomes warmer and people become more active outdoors, encounters with bears may increase. Hibernating bears will emerge…
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Mariana GreeneApril 15, 2025
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App State’s New River Light and Power celebrates local lineworkers

BOONE, N.C. — On two days in April, Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) joins others across…
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Kristi PukanskyApril 15, 2025
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Message from Watauga Emergency Services regarding 421 traffic today

Press Release from Watauga County Emergency Services – Watauga County would like to offer our sincere apologies for the inconvenience…
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North Carolina Department Health and Human ServicesApril 14, 2025
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More Than 500 Flu Deaths in North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today reported more than 500 flu-related deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus…
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Renee Walker/Blue Ridge EnergyApril 14, 2025
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Blue Ridge Energy Line Technicians Recognized on NC Lineworker Appreciation Day

Lenoir, North Carolina (April 14, 2025) – Blue Ridge Energy is joining electric cooperatives across the state in honoring the…
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National Weather ServiceApril 14, 2025
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Wind Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – April 15 & 16, 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-151000-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0012.250415T1200Z-250416T1200Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Including the cities of Boone, Sparta, Volney, Troutdale,Independence, West Jefferson, and Whitetop232 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 …WIND…
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William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742