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App State’s Police Officer Development Program prepares 15 new officers for service
BOONE, N.C. — This fall, 15 new graduates of Appalachian State University’s Appalachian Police Academy, a component of the Appalachian Police…
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Earthquake recorded in Ashe County Saturday afternoon
A minor earthquake was recorded in Ashe County on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.2-magnitude quake…
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Winter Weather Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – November 9-11, 2025
NCZ001-018-VAZ015-091545-/O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0015.251110T0000Z-251111T1200Z/Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Including the cities of Independence, Whitetop, Boone, Volney,West Jefferson, and Troutdale242 AM EST Sun Nov 9 2025 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY…
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Winter Weather Advisory for Avery County – November 9-11, 2025
NCZ033-091430-/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0009.251110T0000Z-251111T1200Z/Avery-Including the cities of Ingalls, Newland, and Banner Elk120 AM EST Sun Nov 9 2025 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT…
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NCDHHS Pauses Full SNAP Payments After Court Decision; Remains Ready to Process Benefits When Authorized by Federal Government
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) acknowledges the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision issued late Friday night…
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Ashe Sheriff’s Office: Assault Rifle Falls During Motorcycle Chase
West Jefferson, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 29-year-old Joseph Daniel Dillard of West Jefferson for…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, November 7, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025 One of my greatest joys as Chancellor is sharing points of pride about our beloved Appalachian…
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Federal Plea in Ashe County Cell Phone Tower Fraud Case, Victim Losses of Approximately $816,460.29
Ashe County, NC – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the conviction and plea agreement in a federal criminal case following…
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Crews Battle Growing Wildfire in Beaverdam Area
UPDATE 5:18 PM – At this time, the North Carolina Forest service has released some of the heavy equipment deployed…
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NC Community Foundation and affiliates award $3M in grants to organizations for Helene recovery
The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $3.8 million in grants from its Disaster Relief Fund to support long-term Hurricane…
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