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Kenneth ReeceNovember 18, 2021
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Thursday November 18, 2021 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany, Ashe COVID-19 Cases & Vaccine Data

Data from previous months can be found at this COVID-19 data page. *Note – WataugaOnline.com took a break from reporting…
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Kenneth ReeceNovember 18, 2021
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Two Rhode Island men linked to Blue Ridge Parkway body discovery

Two Rhode Island men are being investigated into the discovery of a body on a local portion of the Blue…
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Edward Terry/Caldwell Community CollegeNovember 17, 2021
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Longleaf Commitment Grant Extended to More Students

High school graduates from 2020 and 2021 are now eligible for free community college beginning with the 2022 Spring Semester…
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Jacob Puckett/Blue Ridge EnergyNovember 17, 2021
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Blue Ridge Energy line worker ranks among the fastest in N.C. at Pole Top Rescue Competition

Austin Story, a line technician at Blue Ridge Energy, ranked among the fastest in the state at the 2021 Pole…
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Edward Terry/Caldwell Community CollegeNovember 17, 2021
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Local residents among those that completed recent CCC&TI Nurse Aide training

Below are photos of Nurse Aide students who recently completed their training at CCC&TI. Students are from Watauga, Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba…
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Kenneth ReeceNovember 17, 2021
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Missing woman found shortly after alert issued

A missing local woman was found shortly after an alert was issued this morning by Watauga County Emergency Services. Searchers…
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Melissa Bracey/AppHealthCareNovember 16, 2021
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The Cottages of Boone Joint Statement – AppHealthCare & Watauga County Government

AppHealthCare and Watauga County Government are partnering together and staying connected to the recent events of solid waste issues and…
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Kenneth ReeceNovember 15, 2021
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Death on Beech Mountain being investigated

UPDATE Friday November 19 5:29 pm from Beech Mountain Police Chief Tim Barnett: The Beech Mountain Police and the North…
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Barry Smith/North Carolina Department of InsuranceNovember 15, 2021
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Commissioner Causey negotiates settlement on mobile homes, cancels hearing

The N.C. Department of Insurance has settled its legal dispute with the N.C. Rate Bureau over mobile homeowners’ insurance rates,…
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Mindy Wharton/North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionNovember 15, 2021
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Lower Fees Announced for Lifetime Licenses for Older North Carolinians

Officials from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced that recent legislation now allows for North Carolina residents, 50 – 69…
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Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742