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NRLP’s new wholesale power agreement portends savings and energy source options
BOONE, N.C. — In less than two years, New River Light and Power (NRLP), the utility owned and operated by…
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James “Jim” Ruffin Sworn in as Wildlife Commissioner
RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 27, 2020) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission welcomed a new member to its governing board at…
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Restoration of Linville River continues; seedling planting and trout stocking to be in next phase
CROSSNORE – The N.C. Forest Service and partnering agencies have restored 2,450 feet of the Linville River channel as it…
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Kyle Petty Announced as Grand Marshal for St. Patrick’s Parade
The Town of Boone has announced the grand marshal and judges for its Third Annual St. Patrick’s Parade, which will…
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Appalachian State announces website for Coronavirus updates
On Wednesday morning Appalachian State announced an update for information related to the Coronavirus. “Appalachian State University’s emergency response team…
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Blue Ridge Parkway announces 2019 visitation numbers
(NC/VA) – Blue Ridge Parkway managers announced that 14,976,085 visitors came to the Parkway in 2019. Despite extended weather-related closures…
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North Carolina Identifies First Case of COVID-19
A North Carolina person has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The test, conducted by North Carolina State Laboratory of Public…
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Area Realtors awarding four college scholarships
BOONE – Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 High Country Association of Realtors (HCAR) scholarship program. Four scholarships…
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National and Local College Scholarships Available through SkyLine/SkyBest
WEST JEFFERSON, N.C.–Area high school seniors whose parents are telecommunications customers of SkyLine Membership Corporation and SkyBest Communications may apply…
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Local Watauga Agencies Work Together to Prepare for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
AppHealthCare, Watauga County Schools, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System, Appalachian State University, Watauga County Emergency Management, in addition to multiple local,…
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