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Boone Attorney Eric Eller Announces Bid for District Court Judge
BOONE — Local attorney Eric Eller announced Tuesday he is running for District Court judge in the 35th Judicial District,…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Saturday November 29, 2025
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-300830-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-324 AM EST Sat Nov 29 2025 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO…
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Winter Weather Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – November 30, 2025
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-300830-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-324 AM EST Sat Nov 29 2025 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO…
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Watauga Advances to Final Four with 31-28 Win Over Sun Valley
BOONE, NC — The Watauga Pioneers are headed to the Final Four. A late interception sealed a 31-28 victory over…
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Wind Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – Wednesday November 26, 2025
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-261800-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0016.251127T0000Z-251127T1600Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of Troutdale, Independence, Whitetop, Duo,Boone, Rainelle, Quinwood, Sparta, West Jefferson, and Volney121 AM EST Wed…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Wednesday November 26, 2025
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA222 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-270730-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-222 AM EST Wed Nov…
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Pertussis cases identified in Watauga County
AppHealthCare has identified 8 cases of pertussis and 20 cases under investigation. These cases are among school age children and…
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WCHS Announces Joe Miller as 2025 Inductee to the WCHS Hall of Fame
The Watauga County Historical Society (WCHS) continues to expand its roster of Hall of Fame inductees for the year 2025,…
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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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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Tuesday November 25, 2025
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA340 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>018-WVZ042-260845-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Mercer-340 AM EST Tue Nov 25…
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When a Bear Moves In: Preparing Your Property for Denning Season
Slumber time for black bears is quickly approaching, and in some cases, already happening. Now is the time to start bear proofing…
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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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Governor Stein Announces Expansion of GE Aerospace with a Nearly $53 Million Investment in West Jefferson
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced GE Aerospace will add 44 new jobs in Ashe County. The company will invest…
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Operation Crystal Ball: Largest Drug Bust in Ashe County History Nets 42 Arrests
ASHE COUNTY — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell has announced the most significant drug trafficking takedown in Ashe County…
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Bull Rider Dies After Sustaining Severe Injuries at Deep Gap Event
A 21-year-old man has died after sustaining severe injuries while participating in a bull riding event in Deep Gap, according…
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Valle Glow Brings Holiday Cheer to Valle Crucis
Valle Crucis came alive with holiday spirit on Friday night as the community gathered for Valle Glow, the tree lighting…
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Mayor Futrelle Issues Statement Opposing Unannounced I.C.E. Activities in Boone
BOONE — Mayor Tim Futrelle issued a statement Thursday addressing the potential presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency…
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Banner Elk Fire Rescue Statement on Historic 160-Acre Wildfire
On the afternoon of November 17, 2025, our community faced one of the most significant wildfires in recent memory. Reports…
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Structure Fire Destroys Home Under Renovation in Shawneehaw District
A structure fire destroyed an unoccupied home undergoing renovations Tuesday night in the Shawneehaw Fire District. Emergency crews were alerted…
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