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Watauga County Historical Society Announces John and Faye Cooper as Next Inductees to the WCHS Hall of Fame
As part of ongoing activities associated with the Boone 150 celebrations in 2022, marking the 150th anniversary of Boone’s official…
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Special Weather Statement for Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes – Wednesday April 27, 2022
…Elevated Fire Weather Conditions from Noon until 8PM EDT Today…
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In-Person Early Voting for Primary Election Begins Thursday
North Carolina’s 17-day, in-person early voting period begins Thursday, April 28, and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The…
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Former deputy accused of impersonating an officer
A former deputy, most recently for Caldwell County, is accused of impersonation an officer after an incident in Watauga County.…
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Blue Ridge Conservancy Accepts 393-acre Gift from the Estate of Dr. Judith Beale
Blue Ridge Conservancy is now the owner of 393 acres of farmland and river frontage thanks to a generous gift…
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Now is a good time to submit soil samples for lawn and garden
RALEIGH – Spring brings our lawns and gardens alive from the winter. Spring is also an excellent time to submit…
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Suspension of ginseng harvest permits will continue, Wild ginseng levels are too low for sustainable harvest
ASHEVILLE, NC (April 25, 2022) – The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests will not issue American ginseng harvest permits until further…
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Fire crews battle brush fire in Vilas on Sunday
Fire crews from multiple agencies battled a brush fire in Vilas on Sunday. The fire was dispatched to crews around…
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Operation Medicine Cabinet to take place Saturday April 30, 2022
On Saturday April 30 an annual drug take-back day will occur, where unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, syringes…
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NRLP’s Green Power Program continues to grow in first year
BOONE, N.C. — Since its launch in August 2021, New River Light and Power’s (NRLP) Green Power Program has grown…
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