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Former Watauga & current UNC Asheville Track & Field Coach Joel Williams Passes Away
The University of North Carolina Asheville community is mourning the loss of head track and field coach Joel Williams, who…
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Fatal collision on 321 near Blowing Rock on Sunday
Blowing Rock- On Sunday, February 8th at approximately 2:33 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated…
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Hurricane recovery in North Carolina receives $290 million boost from the Forest Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have entered into a $290 million Good…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, February 6, 2026
Friday, February 6, 2026 Today, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Neva Specht hosted faculty and staff for the Spring Faculty…
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Sheriff Howell Announces Launch of Ashe County Community Crime Map
Ashe County, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell is proud to announce the launch of the Ashe County Sheriff's Office,…
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Boone Fire Department Vehicle Struck While Providing Shielding at Motor Vehicle Collision
At 3:35 PM on February 5, 2026, Boone Fire was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on US Hwy 321…
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NCDOT Prepares for Third Round of Winter Weather
NCDOT crews across the High Country are getting ready for a third round of winter weather tonight. While significant accumulation…
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Blue Ridge Energy Prepared for Severe Weather
Lenoir, North Carolina (February 6, 2026) – Blue Ridge Energy is prepared for and monitoring a strong cold front moving…
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High Wind Watch and Winter Weather Advisory for Watauga & Ashe – Feb 6-7, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued both a High Wind Watch and a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of northwest…
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Winter Weather Advisory and High Wind Watch for Avery County – Feb 6-7, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for multiple counties in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. Avery County…
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