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Leave Young Wildlife Alone: If You Care Leave Them There, Resist the urge to “rescue” baby wildlife
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 13, 2022) – Cute baby bunnies are a staple of Easter, but taking young rabbits out of…
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Blue Ridge Energy Members Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Lenoir, NC (April 13, 2022) – The Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2022 grant cycle.…
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Wildlife Commission Executive Director Invokes Emergency Powers, Plans Will Focus on Area Surrounding Chronic Wasting Disease Detection
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 12, 2022) – N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Executive Director Cameron Ingram announced today that he has invoked…
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High Country MLS Report For March 2022
Through the first three months of 2022, local REALTORS sold 573 homes worth $287.2 million. That’s a decrease in unit…
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Hikers & Anglers Rejoice! MORE Land Protected!
If you love fishing, hiking, bird-watching, or mountain ambling, we have a land-protection update that should make you happy! Conservation…
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Commissioners designate April as Month of Remembrance for fallen officers, 28th to honor Deputy Fox & Sergeant Ward
The Watauga County Commissioners have designated April as the “Month of Remembrance for Watauga County's Fallen Law Enforcement Officers”. Along…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, April 8, 2022
Friday, April 8, 2022 This year’s iBackAPP event was a tremendous success! We raised nearly $1.3 million for 185 programs,…
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Things to Know for the week of April 11-17, 2022
Below are dated items taking place this week. These items could be news items, meetings, entertainment, or other events taking…
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Prescribed burns planned on the Grandfather and Appalachian Ranger Districts to reduce wildfire risk & improve wildlife habitat
The U.S. Forest Service is planning to conduct prescribed burns on the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather and Appalachian Ranger Districts…
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Fire training to take place Saturday at Watauga/Wilkes line
A fire training exercise will take place on Saturday, right at the Watauga/Wilkes line on Highway 421. Motorists, and nearby…
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