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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, April 10, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026 With less than a month until Spring Commencement, milder weather and spring flowers in Boone and…
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Helene Debris — Wildfire Risk for 10-20 Years
The debris left behind by Hurricane Helene has fundamentally changed the wildfire landscape of western North Carolina — and according…
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Meat Camp Road Fire Contained After Two-Hour Battle
A fire that broke out along Meat Camp Road Thursday evening and prompted traffic detours has been contained, according to…
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AppHealthCare to Eliminate 23 Positions Effective June 30
AppHealthCare is eliminating 23 positions effective June 30, 2026, Health Director and CEO Jennifer Greene announced Friday in a statement…
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State Awards $4 Million to WNC Parks for Helene Recovery; High Country Receives More Than $2 Million
Governor Josh Stein announced more than $4 million in state grants this week to fund 11 local parks and recreation…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday April 9, 2026
North Carolina's drought continues to intensify for the third straight week, with Extreme Drought expanding to 23 counties — up…
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline Park Sold After 35 Years
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort, a beloved destination for outdoor fun in Seven Devils, has officially been sold after 35…
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NC State Lottery Commission Releases March 2026 Sports Wagering Revenue Report
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports wagering revenue report for March 2026. It compiles…
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High Country Pollen Update — April 8, 2026: Medium-High Now, Very High by Thursday
Pollen levels in the High Country are running medium-high this week and are expected to climb further as temperatures rise,…
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Watauga County Telecommunicator Elizabeth Hamby Nominated for National Rookie of the Year
A Watauga County 911 telecommunicator has been nominated for the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) Rookie of the Year…
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