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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, September 13, 2025
Friday, September 13, 2025 On Tuesday, we crossed a significant milestone with an official reopening ceremony for Herbert W. Wey Hall after…
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What made Hurricane Helene a historic storm?
BOONE, N.C. — In September 2024, Hurricane Helene brought record-breaking rain and wind to the High Country, leaving a lasting…
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Town of Boone Fire Department and Rural Fire District Receive ISO Class 1 and ISO Class 2/9E Rating After Inspection
Town of Boone, North Carolina— State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor presented the Town ofBoone’s Fire Department and Rural Fire District's…
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U.S. and NC Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff through Sunday
Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff today through…
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Former App State Head Coach Shawn Clark hospitalized after medical emergency
Former App State Head Coach Shawn Clark is hospitalized after a medical emergency. That's according to a statement from the…
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Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day, A National Day of Service and Remembrance
Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise…
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New Watauga County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review
Watauga County – Watauga County will host a Public Open House Meeting on Tuesday, September 30th, from 5:30 p.m. to…
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Town of Boone Town Manager Announces Retirement
Town of Boone, North Carolina— Amy Davis, the Town of Boone’s current Town Manager,has announced her retirement, effective December 2025.…
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The Avery County Young Professionals’ First Annual “Rock the Ridge” Raises Over $35,000 for Avery County Classrooms
BANNER ELK, N.C. – The Avery County Young Professionals (ACYP) hosted their first annual Rockthe Ridge fundraiser on Saturday, August…
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Seven miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, from milepost 241.1 to 248.1, now open near Sparta, North Carolina
LAUREL SPRINGS, NC – On September 9, the National Park Service reopened seven miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway from…
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