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9 years since the disappearance of James Martin Roberts, information still sought
Monday, April 21, 2025, marked nine years since the disappearance of James Martin Roberts. It's a case that still draws deep…
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Power outages impact portions of Watauga County on Monday
Several power outages impacted portions of Watauga County on Monday. The larger outage was caused by a burnt switch inside…
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Johnson County Tennessee deputy shot after chase involving robbery suspect from Vilas
UPDATE – Statement from Maymead Materials: Maymead would like to express our sincere thanks to the law enforcement officers of…
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Bee Rock Creek Fire Update – Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Bee Rock Creek Fire Update for 4/22/25 – Grandfather Ranger District – McDowell County Firefighters increased containment to 50% on…
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Watauga County Transfer Station Closure Notice for Repairs – April 2025
Due to necessary repairs, the Watauga County Transfer Station will be closed on the following dates: Friday, April 25th: Closed…
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Governor honors Special Olympics North Carolina athletes and volunteer
Four Special Olympics athletes and one volunteer who represented North Carolina at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in early…
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Avery County Launches LiveWell Avery to Strengthen Community Health and Wellness
NEWLAND, N.C. – Avery County Government is proud to announce the launch of LiveWell Avery, anew initiative dedicated to connecting…
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Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates National Park Week 2025
NC/VA— During the week of April 19 to 27, 2025, the Blue Ridge Parkway will host over one-dozen ranger-led programs…
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Lowering U.S. and N.C. Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis
Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and N.C. flags on state facilities to fly half-staff immediately in honor of…
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: April 21-25, 2025
Blasting is scheduled to take place this week at the 105 bridge project. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday,…
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