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Notable Passing: Former Commissioner Chairman & Retired Dentist Passes
A former chairman of the Watauga County Commissioners, and retired local dentist, passed away on Friday morning. Dr. Jack D.…
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Blue Ridge Parkway High Country Portion 2017 Opening Dates
As spring begins, staff along the Blue Ridge Parkway are preparing campgrounds for visitors, planning engaging family programs, and readying…
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Barriers On 421 Related To Water Intake Project
This week motorists traveling 421 near Bamboo Road have noticed delays related to construction in that area. The project is…
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Watauga High School Class Of 2017 Graduation Dates & Events Announced
Graduation day is quickly approaching for the Watauga High School class of 2017. There are several events planned in the…
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Appalachian State & Watauga County Reach Agreement on Property Sales: Watauga High School Property, State Farm Road Property
By University Communications BOONE, N.C.—Appalachian State University and Watauga County reached an agreement on April 4 for the university to…
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North Carolina Reminds Motorists One Text or Call Could Wreck It All
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program has launched its annual One Text or Call Could Wreck It…
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NC Attorney General Warns Of Jury Duty Phone Scammers
North Carolinians continue to receive calls from phony sheriff’s deputies who claim they skipped jury duty and a subsequent court…
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National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 3-7, 2017
RALEIGH – Warmer weather means that drivers will see more transportation workers on the state’s roads and highways as a…
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Grandfather Mountain Mourns The Loss of Jim Morton
On April 1, 2017, Grandfather Mountain lost one of its most devoted champions. James McKay Morton, chairman of the Grandfather…
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April 3-7 2017 Traffic Reports
Monday April 3 No construction project related traffic impacts currently scheduled today on 321 in Blowing Rock. 2:06pm – Accident…
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