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Long-time local dentist Dr. Robert “Lee” Warren passes
A long-time local dentist and community leader has passed. Dr. Robert “Lee” Warren, age 79, passed away on Friday, according…
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WHS to hold graduation ceremony June 2, 2023
BOONE — Watauga High School will hold a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 at 5:30 p.m. on Friday,…
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Governor Cooper Releases Proposed Budget, First in Opportunity
March 15, 2023 RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget for FY 2023-2025, First in Opportunity. The plan…
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Spring it on: Calling all Litter Sweep Volunteers
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is looking for volunteers for the 2023 Spring Litter Sweep, which runs April…
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The Town of Boone 1872 Award is Accepting Applications
The Town of Boone announces the inaugural Town of Boone 1872 Award nomination application process is now open. Drawing inspiration…
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Since 1958, App State’s Southern Appalachian plant collection has aided research, teaching and conservation
BOONE, N.C. — With a High Country winter settled over Boone, thousands of plant specimens rest in perpetual bloom on…
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Watauga County Schools students compete in MathCounts contest
BOONE — Appalachian State University recently hosted more than 80 of Watauga County Schools’ quickest-solving math students for the annual…
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Special Weather Statement for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Wilkes County, NC – Thursday March 16, 2023
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 836 AM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023 NCZ001>006-018>020-170000- Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes- Yadkin- Including…
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Boone Police seek information in March 7 theft from Mast Store in Boone
The Boone Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to identify a person of interest in the following incident.…
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Peoria Road home total loss after Wednesday morning fire
A home on Peoria Road in Sugar Grove is a total loss after a fire this morning. At 5:00 am…
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