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Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) closed starting 6/28
The southern end of Old House Gap Road (FSR #192) between Roseboro Road (FSR #981) and Old House Gap Orchard…
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North Carolina Records Second Highest Wild Turkey Harvest
Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2021 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report show that hunters statewide recorded the second…
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Elections Postponed in Several North Carolina Municipalities
Raleigh, N.C. Jun 28, 2021 Legislation delaying municipal elections for offices elected by district until 2022 became law on Monday.…
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App State–Wilkes Community College agreement eases access and offers savings for nursing students
BOONE, N.C. — Students who complete their associate degree in nursing (ADN) at Wilkes Community College (WCC) can now obtain…
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Shane Garland hired as Watauga County Fire Marshal
The position of Watauga County Fire Marshal has been filled. Shane Garland officially took over the position on Monday, June…
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NC Announces First Cash Drawing & Cash 4 College Winners
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen announced the first…
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – June 25, 2021
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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App State to hold community COVID-19 vaccine clinic July 1
BOONE, N.C.—Appalachian State University will host a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic Thursday, July 1, from 9 a.m.– noon in Room…
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Your Shot at a Million Summer Cash Drawings – Monday June 28, 2021 Press Conference
Governor Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force to announce first winners of the Your Shot at a Million…
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Wilkes to Watauga Wagon Train Commemorated Carolina Charter
On June 27, 1963, more than 150 people in mostly 19th century garb and nearly 25 wagons pulled by livestock departed from…
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