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Area leaders focus on recovery from Helene ‘Unified approach’ key to recovery, says Boone mayor
BOONE, N.C. — Today marks 12 days since Hurricane Helene hit the Boone area on Sept. 27. The storm brought…
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Watauga County Schools Update – Wednesday October 9, 2024
WCS Update 10/9/2024 Our efforts continue to serve our community and those in need while working toward a plan to…
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Statement from North Carolina Christmas Tree Association
The North Carolina Christmas Tree Association’s top priority is the well-being of our farmers, their families, their workers (which are…
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Banner Elk area road conditions update – Wednesday Oct 9, 2024
10/9/24 Road Update – addresses 10/10/24 PER BANNER ELK POLICE & NC DOT: TRAVEL RESTRICTED TO ESSENTIAL. Per Mountain Electric:…
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Power Restoration Countdown: Blue Ridge Energy Crews Have Outages Down to 3,909
Lenoir, North Carolina (4 pm, Wednesday, October 9, 2024) – Blue Ridge Energy crews are making tremendous progress rebuilding its electric…
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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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