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Fire restrictions to lift on North Carolina’s National Forests
The USDA Forest Service is lifting fire restrictions across the four National Forests in North Carolina effective Wednesday, April 2,…
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Burn ban lifted for all North Carolina counties as conditions improve
The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The statewide…
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Blowing Rock Trout Derby Postponed to May 3, 2025
Due to challenges resulting from Hurricane Helene, the 2025 Blowing Rock Trout Derby has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 3.…
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Body found in Avery County believed to be Helene-related missing camper
UPDATE April 1, 2025 4:45pm The Avery County Sheriff's Office wants to update the public on the news release from…
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Ashe Sheriff’s Office seeking missing man – Edwin Bruce Greer
Creston, N.C. – The Ashe County Sheriff's Office requests your help locating a missing Ashe County man, Edwin Bruce Greer,…
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Current Conditions of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in Western NC, March 2025
Over 45% of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail has reopened in the mountains following Hurricane Helene. So much incredible work has been…
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Wildlife Oral Rabies Vaccination Program Begins to Help Protect North Carolinians and Their Pets
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife…
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New Bridge Over U.S. 421 to Aid Pedestrian Traffic, Structure expected to be placed in time for race week in May
NORTH WILKESBORO — Speeds are expected to be faster this year during race week at the North Wilkesboro Speedway —…
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Watauga Sheriff’s Office warns of scam: Impersonator Targeting Watauga County Residents
The Watauga County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of an individual impersonating a deputy in an attempt to scam…
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Special Weather Statement for Watauga & Ashe – Monday March 31, 2025
NCZ001-018-VAZ015-311115-Ashe NC-Watauga NC-Grayson VA-644 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025 …A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACTWATAUGA…ASHE AND SOUTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES THROUGH…
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