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Unprecedented Response to Hurricane Helene Continues as State, Local and Federal Resources Work to Help those Impacted in Western North Carolina
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a briefing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to provide updates on North Carolina’s unprecedented response…
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Nantahala National Forest will reopen some areas closed due to Hurricane Helene this Friday
Asheville, N.C., October 9, 2024 — The USDA Forest Service updated Closure Order #08-11-00-24-02 related to Hurricane Helene on the Nantahala National…
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Watauga County Emergency Services list of partial & full road closures for Wednesday October 9, 2024
Here is a list of PARTIAL road closures as of 10/9 at 12pm HUNTING HILLS1183 CURLEY MAPLEFIRE TOWER RD400 GUY…
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NCHSAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES FALL SPORT SEASON MODIFICATIONS
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors met to discuss options for concluding the…
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Boone High School in Iowa performs Watauga High fight song to show support
A show of support from over 1,000 miles away is making the rounds on social media. Boone High School, located…
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App State to resume classes on Wednesday Ocotber 16, 2024
App State Interim Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris has announced that classes will resume after Fall Break on Wednesday, October 16.…
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Blue Ridge Parkway Hurricane Helene Recovery Update – Tuesday, October 8
Asheville, N.C. – The entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed as emergency stabilization efforts and damage assessments…
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Watauga County Schools Relief Efforts Update – Tuesday October 8, 2024
WCS Update for 10/8/2024 Our efforts continue to serve our community and those in need while working toward a plan…
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Updates in our community – Tuesday October 8, 2024
Watauga County, the Town of Boone, Appalachian State University, and partners are collaborating to keep our community informed about Hurricane…
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Still Focused, Still Committed: Blue Ridge Energy Outages Down to 5,522 as of 4 pm Tuesday
Lenoir, North Carolina (4 pm, Tuesday, October 8, 2024) – Blue Ridge Energy crews continue around the clock efforts to restore…
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