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Wet Weather To Start The Work Week, Snow Possible To End It
April 4, 2017 UPDATE – Slight risk of thunderstorms is likely late Wednesday and Wednesday night, according to the National Weather…
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Notable Passing: Jim Morton Grandfather Mountain Heir Passes
WataugaRoads.com and WataugaOnline.com has learn of the passing of Jim Morton. Morton, son of Grandfather Mountain developer Hugh Morton and a…
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Section Of Parkway In Deep Gap Closed Due To Mudslide From Friday Storms
UPDATE April 4, 2017 – Officials with the Blue Ridge Parkway are saying the closure is still in effect. Clean up…
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Storms Dump Nearly 4 Inches Of Rain Before Noon Friday
Overnight and early morning storms gave the High Country quite a soaking on Friday. The onslaught of rain prompted the…
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Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Announces New Patrol Hires
The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office recently announced three new hires to the patrol division. Jeremy Williams, Kasain Tillman and Cameron…
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North Carolina Lottery Launches New Operating System
Lottery tickets sales and games all across North Carolina are up and running this week on the newest technology in…
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Wildlife Commission: Practice Safety And Ethics As Turkey Season Opens April 2017
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds its constituents to practice safe and ethical hunting as wild turkey season opens April…
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Sheriff Report: Attempted Break In Results In Shots Fired
An alleged break-in resulted in shots fired over the weekend. The Watauga Sheriff’s Office received a call from Watauga Medical…
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NC Department Of Insurance Says Proposed Auto Rate Hike Unwarranted
RALEIGH — Officials at the North Carolina Department of Insurance late last week released a notice of hearing in the 2017…
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Drought In Western NC Leaves Pines More Susceptible To Pine Beetle
RALEIGH – People often expect insects to be most active in the warm days of summer, but pine bark beetles…
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