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Armstrong Fire 90% Contained in McDowell County
NEBO, N.C. (Feb. 26, 2025) – Firefighters made significant progress in containing the Armstrong Fire today, which is now 52…
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UNC Board of Governors to elect App State Chancellor on Thursday
UPDATE – Thursday, February 27, 2025 – UNC System Board of Governors has elected Dr. Heather Norris as the next…
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RECIDIVIST SEX OFFENDER IS SENTENCED TO 14+ YEARS FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Lenoir, N.C. man was sentenced today to a total of 169 months in prison and a…
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Public Service Announcement: Town of Boone New Agenda and Minutes Software and Updated Public Participation Guidelines
Town of Boone, North Carolina— The Town of Boone is currently in the process of updating its agenda and minutes…
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App State reports record spring 2025 enrollment, strong retention rate despite Helene impacts
BOONE, N.C. — Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the fall semester, Appalachian State University announced a 2.2% increase in spring…
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Information sought for missing person – James Lynn Keller
High Country Crime Stoppers and the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing person: On…
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Ashe Sheriff’s Office: Traffic Stop Ends with 2 Arrests
Jefferson N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 44-year-old Scotty Joe Johnson from Mountain City, TN, and…
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Two area law enforcement K9s receive gifts, one still recovering after being shot
Two area law enforcement K9s recently received gifts from two different organizations. Johnson County TN K9 Jocko received a gift…
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Interim Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris Update from App State — Friday, February 21, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025 This week, in recognition of our outstanding commitment to expanding educational access and degree attainment for adult…
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Blue Ridge Conservancy Protects Northern Slope of Mount Jefferson, Creates Link for Northern Peaks State Trail
Jefferson, NC – Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) continues to preserve land for public access in Ashe County, and recently completed…
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