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Kenneth ReeceDecember 26, 2020
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Tony Rice, bluegrass music icon passes on Christmas Day

An icon in the bluegrass music industry, David Anthony “Tony” Rice, passed on Christmas Day. Rice, a once frequent performer…
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Kenneth ReeceDecember 26, 2020
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Bristol, Tennessee dentist dies after skiing accident on Beech Mountain

A skiing accident at a local ski resort claimed the life of a Tennessee man. The accident, on Wednesday, December…
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Kenneth ReeceDecember 25, 2020
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Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 cases data updates to resume on December 29

Daily App State updates will be paused from December 24 to January 1. Daily data for that time period will…
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Sergeant Geoff Hayes/Boone Police DepartmentDecember 23, 2020
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Crime Stoppers Seeking Absconder – Lillian Morsette

High Country Crime Stoppers and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety – Watauga County Probation and Parole are requesting…
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare SystemDecember 23, 2020
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The first COVID-19 vaccines administered at Watauga Medical Center

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System’s first COVID-19 vaccines were administered on Tuesday, December 22 at Watauga Medical Center. Occupational health nurse,…
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Kenneth ReeceDecember 23, 2020
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Wednesday December 23 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data

NOTE – With Appalachian State students on break the county data has been moved to the top of this update.…
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Kenneth ReeceDecember 23, 2020
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Heavy rain, high winds and winter weather on tap for the Christmas holiday

UPDATE – a Winter Storm Warning has been issued starting at 4pm Thursday. More information at this link. A mix…
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Sergeant Geoff Hayes/Boone Police DepartmentDecember 22, 2020
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Boone Police deliver blankets & care packages to local retirement and assisted living facilities

The Boone Police Department delivered holiday cheer today to local retirement and assisted living facilities. Officers from the department delivered…
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Kenneth ReeceDecember 22, 2020
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Tuesday December 22 – Appalachian State, Watauga, Alleghany & Ashe COVID-19 Cases Data

NOTE – With Appalachian State students on break the county data has been moved to the top of this update.…
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Kenneth ReeceDecember 22, 2020
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Tuesday December 22, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference

Governor Cooper, North Carolina faith leaders and members of the Coronavirus Task Force share an update on COVID-19. Broadcast provided…
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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