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105 bridge to be named for fallen K9 Deputy Logan S. Fox
The 105 bridge in Watauga County will be named in honor of fallen Watauga County Sheriff’s Deputy Logan S. Fox.…
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Governor Stein To Deliver First State of the State Address, Highlight North Carolinians Who Make Our State Strong
Tomorrow, Governor Josh Stein will deliver his first State of the State Address, highlighting his vision for the future of…
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Watauga County Rescue Squad offering free community CPR and Stop the Bleed classes
BOONE — The Watauga County Rescue Squad is excited to announce that it is offering free community CPR and Stop…
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Watauga High School & Innovation Academy will host three Open Houses this month
Watauga High School & Innovation Academy will host three Open Houses this month (on two dates). This event is mainly…
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NC State Lottery Commission Releases February 2025 Sports Wagering Revenue Report
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports wagering revenue report for February 2025. It compiles…
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Governor Stein Announces 30-Day Extension of FEMA Public Assistance Program
Today, FEMA granted Governor Stein’s request for an extension for state, tribal, and local governments, as well as some non-profit…
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WAMY Community Action Invites Volunteers to Join 2025 WAMY Warrior Volunteer Service Days
WESTERN NC — WAMY Community Action is thrilled to announce its 2025 WAMY Warrior Volunteer Service Days, an initiative designed…
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Lees-McRae College introduces new Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism and Resort Management
BANNER ELK, N.C.— Core Strategy III of the Lees-McRae strategic plan, INEXPRO 2030, is Distinctiveness, specifically leaning into the institution’s…
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Power Outage Alert for section of Boone – Monday March 10, 2025
Outage Alert 10:30 AM Monday March 10, 2025 : New River Light & Power is reporting a widespread affecting customers…
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Water line replacement on MLK Jr. Street in Boone
A water line will be replaced on MLK Jr. Street for beginning today, March 10th. The replacement is expected to…
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: March 10-14, 2025
Blasting is scheduled to take place this week at the 105 bridge project. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday & Thursday…
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The NC Center for Missing Persons Unveils Missing Child Repository to Aid in Locating Missing Juveniles
RALEIGH — In 2024, there were 8,758 reports of missing children in the State of North Carolina. Until now, North Carolina…
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Community Health Report Released for Watauga County
[Boone, NC] – AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the Community Health Assessment for Watauga…
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Community Health Report Released for Ashe County
[Jefferson, NC] – AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the Community Health Assessment for Ashe…
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Joseph Hiatt Named First Superintendent of Yellow Mountain State Natural Area
Newland, NC Joseph Hiatt has been promoted to park superintendent of Yellow Mountain State Natural Area in Avery and Mitchell…
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Helene Dashboard Update Shows Recovery Expenditures
Raleigh, N.C. The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has updated its Helene Recovery Dashboard to show new…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, March 7, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025 Greetings from Pensacola, Florida! I’m joining our Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams, as well as their…
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FEMA Application Deadline Extended for North Carolinians
At the request of the state of North Carolina, FEMA has extended the deadline to apply for assistance after Tropical…
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Swain County man celebrates $10 million top prize win
Terry Millsaps of Bryson City tried his luck on a $50 scratch-off and won a $10 million top prize. Millsaps…
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Special Weather Statement for Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes – Increased Fire Danger – Saturday March 8, 2025
NCZ001>006-018>020-090015-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Danbury,Eden, Yanceyville, Boone, Wilkesboro, and Yadkinville824 AM EST Sat Mar 8…
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