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Drought Update October 3, 2019 – Watauga & Avery In Severe Drought, Ashe Moderate
In the latest drought update, Watauga and Avery counties have now been placed in the severe catorgory while Ashe remains…
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Watauga County Resident Among 116 Confirmed With Legionnaire’s Disease Linked To NC Mountain State Fair
A Watauga County resident is among 116 people confirmed with Legionnaire’s disease linked to a visit to the North Carolina…
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As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Boone Fire Department reminds residents: Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!™
Boone Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for…
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Health Officials Continue Investigation of Significant Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Western NC
State and local health officials are continuing an intensive investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in people who attended…
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Autumn falls into color at Grandfather Mountain
For more information on the changing colors visit the weekly updated Fall Color Report page here on WataugaOnline.com. As the…
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Town Enters into Agreement to Purchase 2.95 Acres Adjacent to Daniel Boone Park
At the 2019 Town Council retreat, the Boone Town Council identified as a main priority the need for expanding and…
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Watauga County Schools named Accomplished District by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
BOONE — Watauga County Schools has been named an Accomplished District by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, a…
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App State Puts Up Big Numbers While Winning Sun Belt Opener
BOONE, N.C. — Sandwiched around nearby lightning strikes, Appalachian State put up plenty of offensive fireworks to win its Sun Belt…
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Watauga High School hosts inaugural Senior Mini-Conference
As high school seniors prepare to graduate, they are asked to make a series of difficult decisions. Choices that will…
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Drought Conditions Return to the High Country & Much of North Carolina
After June 2019 set a new record for the wettest June on record locally, and on the heels of the…
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