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Federal Indictment Charges Woman With Defrauding FEMA After Tropical Storm Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A federal grand jury in Asheville returned a criminal indictment charging Peggy Lee Cantrell, 40, of Marion,…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, August 8, 2025
Friday, August 8, 2025 With a new academic year just 10 days away, early August is a time to make and…
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Blue Ridge Parkway opens Loop A at Julian Price Campground
BLOWING ROCK, NC – On August 15, the National Park Service will reopen over 30 campsites in Loop A of…
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Commissioner Farley: NC Labor Department Uncovers Illegal Mining Operation in Western North Carolina
A senior official with the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL), acting under the leadership of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley,…
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Valle Crucis Methodist Church raised to repair Helene damage
On Tuesday, the Valle Crucis Methodist Church was raised to begin foundation repairs due to Hurricane Helene. The church also…
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Boone Celebrates Legendary Musician with Annual Doc Watson Day Concert
BOONE, NC – August 15, 2025 – The Town of Boone is proud to present the annual Doc Watson Day…
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Watauga County Commemorative Quilt Unveiling
On July 26, the Watauga County Commemorative Quilt Unveiling was held at Watauga County Public Library. This project came to…
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Paraglider sustains minor injuries in Silverstone on Wednesday
At approximately 1:00 pm, Watauga County Communications received a call regarding a paraglider who had landed off course in the…
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Angela Bland named new assistant principal at Parkway
BOONE – Watauga County Schools and Parkway School are pleased to announce Angela Bland as the new assistant principal at…
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Caught Hiding with Charges from Wilkes County
Lansing, N.C. – Sheriff B Phil Howell announces the arrest of 43-year-old Kenneth Kirkland Pittman of Lansing, NC, for failure…
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