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North Carolina Tourism Hits Record $37.2 Billion in 2025
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina set a record for tourist spending in 2025, with travelers spending more…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday May 7, 2026
North Carolina's drought has worsened for the seventh straight week, with Extreme Drought expanding to 67 counties — two-thirds of…
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22nd Annual Emergency Fest Set for May 16 at Watauga High School
The 22nd Annual Emergency Fest will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in…
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Construction About To Begin At Old Cove Creek Park In Sugar Grove Following Helene Damage
SUGAR GROVE — Construction is about to get underway at Old Cove Creek Park in Sugar Grove as Hurricane Helene…
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Former Watauga County Commissioner Phill Smalling passes
James Phillip (Phil) Smalling , a former Watauga County Commissioner passed away May 2, 2026. He was 83. Smalling was…
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High Country Home Sales Top $79 Million In April; Median Price Hits $512,500
The High Country real estate market posted 118 closed residential sales in April 2026, generating a combined closing total of…
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Watauga County man notches $200,000 top prize
Jeremy Mercer of Boone tried his luck on a digital instant game on Friday and won a $200,000 top prize.…
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Boomer Man Faces $1 Million Bond On Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges Following Ashe County Investigation
JEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell has announced the arrest of a Boomer man on multiple methamphetamine trafficking…
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RV Destroyed By Fire On Marion Cornett Road; Refrigerator Blamed
BOONE — A recreational vehicle was heavily damaged by fire Monday afternoon on Marion Cornett Road, but firefighters kept the…
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Boone Food Lion Cake Decorator Marks 40 Years With The Company
A Boone cake decorator has been recognized for four decades of service with Food Lion. Mariette Lisk was among more…
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