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Long-Time Former Watauga County Deputy Sheriff & Watauga Medical Center Police Officer Passes Away
A long-time member of the Watauga County law enforcement community passed away unexpectedly last week while on the job in…
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High Country Weather Could Be Impacted By Storm Nate
Update Sunday Oct 8 – Flash Flood Watch in effect from Sunday evening through Monday morning. Wind Advisory in effect from 6pm this evening…
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Recreational Water Recommendation Issued For Foscoe Area Continues
Watauga County officials urge people to avoid recreational activities at the Watauga River in the vicinity of Foscoe due to…
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Harvest Moon To Occur Thursday Night October 5, 2017
Eyes to the skies will get the chance to catch the Harvest Moon on Thursday night, with favorable weather conditions…
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ASU Homecoming Parade 2017 This Friday, Motorists Advised To Plan Ahead
The 2017 Appalachian State University Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, October 6th, at 6:00 p.m. The parade will…
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Recall: Playtex Recalls Children’s Plates and Bowls Due to Choking Hazard
Playtex has issued a voluntary recall of the Playtex Plates and Bowls with printed graphics. There is a potential risk…
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Appalachian, Watauga County Close On Old Watauga High School Property
Article by Elisabeth Wall/ Appalachian State News Bureau BOONE, N.C.—The official transfer of the old Watauga High School property to…
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With Fall Fire Season Approaching N.C. Forest Service Offers Tips To Prevent Wildfires
As fall wildfire season approaches, the N.C. Forest Service encourages North Carolinians to heed the call of National Fire Prevention…
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Minimal Damage In Monday Mobile Home Fire
A mobile home fire on Monday afternoon resulted in minimal damages. The fire started in the laundry room of the…
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Black-eyed Susan Becomes Official Flower of Appalachian State University
*Article by Linda Coutant of the Appalachian Magazine, The Official Magazine of Appalachian State University* Summer and seasonal wildflowers may fade,…
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