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High Country Gas Prices Steady at $3.88 as Ceasefire Brings Uncertain Hope for Relief
Gas prices across the High Country held at $3.88 per gallon this week, as a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement sent…
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NWS: Record Heat Possible Midweek as Drought and Wildfire Risk Worsen
The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg is warning of potentially record-breaking heat for the High Country by the middle…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, April 10, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026 With less than a month until Spring Commencement, milder weather and spring flowers in Boone and…
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Helene Debris — Wildfire Risk for 10-20 Years
The debris left behind by Hurricane Helene has fundamentally changed the wildfire landscape of western North Carolina — and according…
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Meat Camp Road Fire Contained After Two-Hour Battle
A fire that broke out along Meat Camp Road Thursday evening and prompted traffic detours has been contained, according to…
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AppHealthCare to Eliminate 23 Positions Effective June 30
AppHealthCare is eliminating 23 positions effective June 30, 2026, Health Director and CEO Jennifer Greene announced Friday in a statement…
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State Awards $4 Million to WNC Parks for Helene Recovery; High Country Receives More Than $2 Million
Governor Josh Stein announced more than $4 million in state grants this week to fund 11 local parks and recreation…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday April 9, 2026
North Carolina's drought continues to intensify for the third straight week, with Extreme Drought expanding to 23 counties — up…
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline Park Sold After 35 Years
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort, a beloved destination for outdoor fun in Seven Devils, has officially been sold after 35…
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NC State Lottery Commission Releases March 2026 Sports Wagering Revenue Report
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports wagering revenue report for March 2026. It compiles…
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High Country Pollen Update — April 8, 2026: Medium-High Now, Very High by Thursday
Pollen levels in the High Country are running medium-high this week and are expected to climb further as temperatures rise,…
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Watauga County Telecommunicator Elizabeth Hamby Nominated for National Rookie of the Year
A Watauga County 911 telecommunicator has been nominated for the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) Rookie of the Year…
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FEMA Funds $26 Million for Buyout of 75 Homes in North Carolina, Opening New Path Forward for Hurricane Helene Recovery
WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA awarded more than $26 million to eliminate flood risks for severely damaged properties in North Carolina. The…
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Two Fatal Crashes Kill Two People in Wilkes County Within Hours of Each Other
Two people died in separate traffic crashes in Wilkes County on Saturday, April 4, within hours of each other, according…
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High Country Gas Prices: Easter Sunday Update, April 5, 2026
Gas prices across the High Country remain elevated this Easter Sunday, with the national average up more than $1.00 per…
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Endangered Squirrels Flying High at Grandfather Mountain
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a Carolina northern flying squirrel! In February 2022, researchers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources…
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Boone Police Help Investigate Case Leading to 10+ Year Federal Sentence for Child Sexual Abuse Material Distribution
A Candler man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for distributing thousands of files containing…
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Wildfire Breaks Out Near Blowing Rock; Lightning Confirmed as Cause
A lightning-caused wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon on the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, approximately five miles south…
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UNC Health Appalachian Launches Specialty Care Transport to Improve Patient Access and Reduce Transfer Delays
UNC Health Appalachian has introduced a new Specialty Care Transport (SCT) service to enhance the safe, timely transfer of critically…
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Casting Bread Announces 11th Annual Ducky Regatta Festival for June 13 in Blowing Rock
Casting Bread Free Market and Cafe has announced the return of its signature fundraising event, the 11th Annual Ducky Regatta…
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