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Watauga County flood debris pickup along State Right-of-Way to conclude
In preparation to move to Waterway and Private Property Debris Removal programs, Watauga County’s NCDOT Right-of-Way debris removal will end…
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Grandfather Mountain mourns the loss of Ajax the bald eagle
Grandfather Mountain has bid farewell to Ajax the bald eagle. Ajax died Wednesday, Feb. 5 following complications from an infection…
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MANNA FoodBank awarded $7M from community foundations to help upfit new facility
Feb. 6, 2025 – MANNA FoodBank will receive $7 million in grant funding from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC)…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook, including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Thursday February 6, 2025
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA227 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2025 NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ007-009-010-012-013-015-016-WVZ042-071930-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Pulaski-Grayson-Carroll-Mercer-227 PM EST Thu Feb 6…
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For first time, North Carolinians can bet on the Super Bowl
RALEIGH – For the first time, North Carolinians can place legal bets on the Super Bowl, choosing if they want…
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Automobile insurers request 22.6% increase for N.C. motorists
North Carolina insurance companies have requested a statewide average 22.6% increase in automobile insurance rates. The North Carolina Rate Bureau,…
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Governor Josh Stein Announces Additional $5 Million to Fund Grants for Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that the Duke Endowment has committed $5 million to the Western North Carolina Small Business…
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Section of NC-88 in Ashe County closed for Helene repairs
A section of NC-88 in Ashe County is closed for repairs related to Helene. The section is near Clint Gilley…
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Avery County flood debris pickup along State Right-of-Way to conclude
AVERY COUNTY- As of Sunday, February 23, 2025, all placement of flood debris along “State Right-of-Way” will conclude. This means…
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Blowing Rock Historical Society Donates $3,000 to Watauga Arts Council’s Hope After Helene Arts Relief Fund
Boone, NC — The Watauga Arts Council (WAC) is proud to announce a generous donation of $3,000 from the Blowing…
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FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene
At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to…
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Ashe Sheriff’s Office: Slippin Up the Holler
Creston, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 48-year-old Marice Jo Lipford of Creston. The arrest resulted…
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Legends on App State campus to be demolished
Legends, the long-time entertainment venue on the App State campus, will be demolished. The building was condemned after a sinkhole…
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NCDOT Seeks Public Input on Draft 10-Year Transportation Plan
RALEIGH – A draft of the state’s next long-range transportation improvements plan is now available for public review. The State…
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Governor Josh Stein Advocating for $1.07 Billion to Rebuild Western NC
Governor Josh Stein today requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. Governor…
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Final Debris Removal in the Town of Boone for Hurricane Helene-related Debris, Ending February 14th
The Town of Boone Public Works Department, along with SDR, is making a final town-wide collection of storm debris from…
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AppHealthCare WIC Program Celebrates National Breastfeeding Award
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, housed within AppHealthCare, recently received a national breastfeeding award from the USDA Food…
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Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard Warns Residents to Beware of Fraudulent Volunteers After Hurricane Helene
YANCEY COUNTY, NC – Sheriff Shane Hilliard is issuing a warning to the citizens of Yancey County to be vigilant…
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: February 3-7, 2025
Blasting is scheduled to take place this week at the 105 bridge project. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday…
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UNC System, App State Police honor officers with valor, lifesaving awards
BOONE, N.C. — Four App State Police officers — Lt. Kevin Wilson, Sgt. Petey Hausley, Officer Tylor Greene and Officer Cameron…
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