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North Carolina Education LotteryAugust 31, 2026
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Tennessee couple didn’t think the $5 million scratch-off prize was real

Shannon Hilmon of Hampton, Tenn, couldn’t wait to tell his wife when a $30 scratch-off revealed a $5 million top…
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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Wowed High Country Skywatchers Last Week

By Tyler Penland, contributor A deep, partial lunar eclipse graced the skies over Western North Carolina overnight Thursday, August 27th…
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Kenneth ReeceAugust 30, 2026
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Black Hawk Rescues Fallen Climber From Shortoff Mountain

A climber was successfully rescued by helicopter Sunday afternoon after falling 15 to 20 feet from a steep, rugged section…
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Kenneth ReeceAugust 29, 2026
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Rabies Exposure Confirmed at Boone Birthday Party, AppHealthCare Urges Attendees to Call

UPDATE: AppHealthCare has identified a specific local exposure site connected to the rabies cases confirmed in baby goats from the…
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Kenneth ReeceAugust 29, 2026
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Howard Street Construction Update: New Sidewalks, Bike Lanes Taking Shape in Boone

The Town of Boone’s weekly Howard Street construction update shows continued progress this week, with sidewalk and hardscape work completed…
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National Weather ServiceAugust 28, 2026
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Friday, August 28, 2026

The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central North Carolina, northwest…
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Kenneth ReeceAugust 27, 2026
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Newland Man Charged in Fatal Milligan Cycling Crash Arrested in Avery County, Jailed Without Bond

NEWLAND — The Newland man charged in an Aug. 19 crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists in Tennessee was…
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Kenneth ReeceAugust 27, 2026
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday August 27, 2026

Avery County has become the first High Country county to exit drought entirely, improving from Abnormally Dry (D0) to drought-free…
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National Weather ServiceAugust 27, 2026
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Thursday, August 27, 2026

The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central North Carolina, northwest…
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Kenneth ReeceAugust 27, 2026
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Foscoe Home Team Opens New Banner Elk Location, Expands Services for High Country Families

Foscoe Home Team has relocated to a new, larger facility in Banner Elk, nearly two years after opening in the…
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Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742