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Frank and Kay Golf Classic is Back at Restored Hound Ears Club
BOONE, N.C. – September 15, 2025: One year after Hurricane Helene forced its cancellation, the annual Frank and Kay Golf…
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Valle Country Fair Demonstrates the Power of Neighbors Helping Neighbors
VALLE CRUCIS, NC — Helene turned our world upside down last year and forced the cancelation of the2024 Valle Country…
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The 47th Annual VALLE COUNTRY FAIR scheduled for October 18, 2025
VALLE CRUCIS, NC — The colors, flavors, sights and sounds of harvest season in the Blue Ridge Mountains all come…
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Governor Stein Advocates for Western North Carolina’s Recovery in Washington, D.C.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein and local officials from Buncombe, Ashe, Haywood, Madison, and Rutherford counties traveled to Washington, D.C.,…
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Watauga County Fire Departments Enhance Fleet with New Vehicles and Equipment
Several fire departments in Watauga County are celebrating the arrival of new emergency vehicles to bolster their firefighting and rescue…
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Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
ALL OPENED SITES:AVERY COUNTY- Includes Elk FallsTR 172 Elk Falls Trail Elk Falls RoadBUNCOMBE COUNTY- Includes Big Ivy, Coleman Boundary,…
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Water off along a section of Blowing Rock Road late this afternoon into evening – Tuesday Sept 16, 2025
Tuesday, Sept 16, 4 pm – Water will be off on Blowing Rock Road from 1822 Blowing Rock Road (Verizon…
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Ashe County Sheriff’s Office seeking missing person – Steven Wayne Lecount
August 10th, 2025, Steven Wayne Lecount was reported missing from Howell Rd in Lansing, NC. Mr. Lecount is 5'8 and…
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Update on possible threat of violence directed toward Watauga High School from Sheriff’s Office & Dr. Leslie Alexander
Statement from Dr. Leslie Alexander, Superintendent of Watauga County Schools: “WCS families, thank you for your patience and understanding as…
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Mount Mitchell State Park Reopens
North Carolina State Parks, part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, announced that Mount Mitchell State Park…
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