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Potential threat of violence specific to Watauga High School, Watauga County Schools sends out response
The Watauga County Schools System has sent out communications regarding an anonymous tip regarding a potential threat of violence, specific…
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Ashe County Church destroyed by fire on Sunday
Firefighters battled a structure fire that destroyed a church on Sunday. The blaze, at 479 Grassy Creek Road, consumed the…
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DEQ announces $10 million Home Repair Weatherization Readiness Program in Western North Carolina
Today, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) announced a $10 million Home Repair Weatherization…
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Wilson Ridge Trailhead and Wilson Creek Day Use Area Closed to Entry
The USDA Forest Service has extended the closure of the Wilson Ridge Trailhead and Wilson Creek Day Use Area along…
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Reminder: Application open year-round for Hurricane Helene-related funds for drinking water, wastewater and septic systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated a combined $686 million to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene-related drinking water,…
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Test scores, graduation rates on the rise for North Carolina students
North Carolina students achieved a three-year high in most standardized tests at the end of the 2024-25 academic year, according…
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Governor Stein Announces Standing Orders to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
(RALEIGH) To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Governor Josh Stein earlier today…
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Wildlife Agency Cautions Bear Appetites Are at Seasonal High
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) advises that black bears’ eating behavior alters in the late summer through fall. They significantly increase…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, September 13, 2025
Friday, September 13, 2025 On Tuesday, we crossed a significant milestone with an official reopening ceremony for Herbert W. Wey Hall after…
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What made Hurricane Helene a historic storm?
BOONE, N.C. — In September 2024, Hurricane Helene brought record-breaking rain and wind to the High Country, leaving a lasting…
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