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Charlotte Developer to Present 93-Unit Affordable Housing Proposal for Boone Wednesday
A Charlotte-based developer with a track record of more than 5,000 affordable housing units across four states has proposed a…
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NCDOT Crews to Repair Drainage Box on N.C. 105 Bypass in Boone
BOONE – N.C. Department of Transportation crews will repair a Hurricane Helene-damaged drainage box in Watauga County next week. Crews…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, March 6, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026 Last week, we held an afternoon of in-person programming for students in our online programs supported…
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Final phase of historic investment road project begins on the Blue Ridge Parkway
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — National Park Service officials announced today that work will resume on a multi-year Great American Outdoor Act road project in western North Carolina. Intermittent road closures…
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After One of Smoothest Election Days in Recent History, Post-Election Processes Underway
North Carolina voters experienced one of the smoothest Election Days in recent history, with no major disruptions, equipment problems, or…
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Watauga County EMS Supervisor Charged with Sexual Battery, Stalking
A Watauga County EMS supervisor is facing misdemeanor sexual battery and stalking charges following two incidents involving coworkers, according to…
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Unofficial 2026 primary election results for Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties
Polls closed Tuesday evening in the 2026 North Carolina Primary Election. The NC State Board of Elections delayed the release…
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Protecting those who protect us: App State studies the cooling limits of new firefighter gear
BOONE, N.C. — Firefighters face enough uncertainty during a blaze without having to question the performance reliability of their turnout…
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“Spring Forward” as Daylight Saving Time 2026 begins
It's that time once again to “Spring Forward” as Daylight Saving Time begins. Officially the changeover occurs at 2:00 am…
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Polls open Tuesday for 2026 primary election across the High Country
UPDATE – 🗳️ NC ELECTION UPDATE – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The NC State Board of Elections voted unanimously to…
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Dr. Patricia Mitchell, CEcD, Selected as Consultant for Town Manager Search
During its February 25, 2026, meeting, the Boone Town Council unanimously approved a contract with Dr. Patricia Mitchell to serve…
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Anne Pruitt Appointed to the Boone Town Council
During the February 25, 2026 meeting of the Boone Town Council, Anne Pruitt was officially sworn in to serve as…
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New Remote Hearing Forms Streamline Remote Proceedings
North Carolina courts have published new statewide forms that standardize requests for virtual court appearances to support public access to…
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Blue Ridge Conservancy Adds Additional Land to Three Top Mountain Game Land
Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) recently transferred three properties totaling 439 acres to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) for inclusion…
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Wilkesboro shooting leaves one dead, one injured; police say domestic incident
Wilkesboro, NC: On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m. the Wilkes County 911 Center received a call of…
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Blue Ridge Energy Mourns the Passing of Longtime Board President, Jeff Joines
Lenoir, North Carolina (February 27, 2026) – It is with great sadness that Blue Ridge Energy announces the passing of the…
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Crews to Pour Concrete Deck for New N.C. 105 Bridge
BOONE – An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor will begin pouring the concrete bridge deck for a new bridge on…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, February 26, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, severe drought conditions continue to grip much of the state, with Extreme…
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Proposed 140-Room Hotel and Conference Center on Highway 105 to Be Discussed at Boone Town Council Meeting
Boone Town Council will hear an informal presentation on Wednesday, February 25, on a proposed four-story, 140-room hotel and conference…
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CCC&TI Small Business Center to host food truck workshop in Boone
BOONE – Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Small Business Center, in partnership with EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems and NC…
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