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Watauga Sheriff’s Office assists in multi-agency arrest of fugitive in Mountain City
(Mountain City, TN) – The Mountain City Police Department, in cooperation with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Watauga County Sheriff's…
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Weapon discovered at Ashe County Middle School; no active threat
ASHE COUNTY – A weapon was discovered at Ashe County Middle School on Friay after a student reported its presence,…
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Corner Provisions food pantry reopening at First Baptist Church of Boone
BOONE – “Corner Provisions,” a shopping-style food pantry at First Baptist Church of Boone, is reopening from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, January 15, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, most of the High Country remains in Moderate drought. In the High…
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Blowing Rock traffic stop leads to prison sentence for habitual larceny, fentanyl possession
BLOWING ROCK – A traffic stop by Blowing Rock Police in November has resulted in a prison sentence for a…
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Chimney fire on Howard’s Creek Road extinguished with no damage
WATAUGA COUNTY – A chimney fire early Thursday morning in the 6100 block of Howard's Creek Road was extinguished with…
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Cold Weather Advisory & Wind Advisory for Watauga & Ashe County – January 14-16, 2026
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Improperly disposed fireplace ash causes Zionville porch fire
Watauga County Communications received a call at approximately 9:00 am on Wednesday, January 14th reporting a structure fire in the…
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Avery County warming shelter on standby ahead of winter weather
AVERY COUNTY – Avery County Emergency Management is closely monitoring the incoming weather system and has placed a warming shelter…
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McDowell County man bags first $1 million top prize in new game
Christopher Davis of Nebo tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off on Monday and won the first $1 million top…
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