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2023 largest single-day influx of traffic to occur Saturday & single busiest traffic weekend of the year
It’s that time once again when the annual single busiest traffic day and weekend for the High Country is here.…
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September 2023 High Country Association of Realtorsยฎ Market Report
ย The High Country Real Estate Market was busy in September, as is typical for this time of the year. The…
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Communicable Disease Update for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – October 13, 2023
In order to provide the community with education and awareness surrounding the state of communicable diseases in Alleghany, Ashe &…
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Wind Advisory for Avery County – October 14-15, 2023
NCZ033-150300-/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0015.231014T2300Z-231015T1200Z/Avery-Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, and Newland241 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023 โฆWIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM…
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Wind Advisory for Watauga & Ashe – Saturday & Sunday October 14-15, 2023
NCZ001-018-VAZ009-015-150630-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0014.231014T2300Z-231015T1200Z/Ashe-Watauga-Smyth-Grayson-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Boone, Marion,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney224 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023 โฆWIND ADVISORY…
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Portions of High Country could see the first snow of the season
Update Sunday, October 15, 4:37 pm – Here’s an update from the National Weather Service regarding Monday night. “However, do…
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App State plans 1,850 new beds in response to demand for on-campus student housing
BOONE, N.C. โ This fall, Appalachian State University issued a request for qualifications from developers for a public-private partnership (P3)…
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Wildlife in North Carolina 2023-24 Photo Competition Now Open
RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct. 3, 2023) โ The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting entries to its 19th annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition. Entries…
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App State pays tribute to former Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock
BOONE, N.C. โ Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock, who served as Appalachian State Universityโs seventh leader from 2004 to 2014, died…
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Governor Cooper Addresses Southeast U.S./Japan Association Meeting, Meets with Government and Business Leaders in Tokyo
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper attended the Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS/Japan) meeting in Tokyo and met with business and political…
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