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Watauga Rescue and Meat Camp Fire Department Forge Strategic Partnership
Watauga Rescue has announced a new collaborative partnership with Meat Camp Fire Department, aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities across…
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Traffic Stop in Blowing Rock leads to arrest
Traffic Stop in Blowing Rock leads to arrest for felony possession of meth and concealed weapon charges. On Thursday, January…
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Boone Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Child Sexual Exploitation
UPDATE February 9 – After continued investigation, Barbee was served with an outstanding arrest warrant for Misdemeanor Possession of Drug…
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Town of Jefferson Issues Water Advisory After Main Break
The Town of Jefferson has issued a water system pressure advisory following a water main break on Sunday evening, February…
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Road Salt Supplies – Addressing Social Media Chatter
Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 – There's been a lot of social media chatter regarding road salt supplies, both locally and…
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Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow Across High Country
The National Weather Service Blacksburg has released snowfall measurements for Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties following the recent winter storm.…
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Structure Fire Reported in Blowing Rock’s Heritage Lane Area
UPDATE 8:38 pm Saturday, January 31, 2026 – According to Blowing Rock Police, the homeowner and pets are safe. BRFD…
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Extreme Cold Warning including Watauga & Ashe – January 31-February 1, 2026
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Boone Fire Department wants residents to “Adopt a Hydrant”
With the recent winter storm, you or your snow removal contractor may have covered your hydrant with snow when plowing…
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Blue Ridge Energy Prepared for Weekend Winter Storm; Advises Members to be Prepared
Lenoir, North Carolina (January 30, 2026) —With a winter storm forecast to move into the region this weekend, Blue Ridge…
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