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USPS service standard changes may affect mail delivery times in rural areas
The U.S. Postal Service has implemented changes to mail delivery service standards that may affect how quickly mail is delivered…
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New North Carolina Laws Take Effect January 1, 2026
A series of new state laws will took effect in North Carolina on January 1, 2026, covering areas ranging from…
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Vehicle Fire on New River Heights Road
WATAUGA COUNTY, NC – Watauga County emergency responders worked for approximately an hour Saturday morning to extinguish a vehicle fire…
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Operation Crystal Ball: Wave 2 Adds 33 More Charges in Historic Ashe County Drug Takedown
Ashe County Sheriff's Office announces completion of second wave with 27 arrests in Wilkes County, bringing total operation to 75+…
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CHAMPIONS! Pioneers Win First State Title in 47 Years
The number 47 will forever be etched in Watauga football history. Forty-seven years after their last state championship, the Pioneers…
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Darin Church Announces Candidacy for Watauga County Sheriff
Editor's note: WataugaOnline.com publishes press releases and announcements from political candidates as a community service. Publication does not constitute an…
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Watauga Pioneers Advance to State Championship Game with Thrilling 43-42 Victory Over Northern Guilford
BOONE, NC – In a game that will be remembered for generations, the Watauga High School Pioneers defeated Northern Guilford 43-42…
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NC DMV Releases 5-Year Strategic Plan, Aims to Cut Wait Times to 15 Minutes
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Paul Tine on Tuesday released the agency's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap designed…
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Boone Police Department Mourns Passing of Retired K9 Meeka
The Boone Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired K9 Meeka, a beloved working dog whose 6-year…
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Quiet Givers Distributes $10,000 in Urgent Grants to Address Food Insecurity Across The High Country
BOONE, N.C. – Quiet Givers, a nonprofit dedicated to providing anonymous, needs-based assistance, announced today the distribution of $10,000 in…
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