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More Than 500 Flu Deaths in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today reported more than 500 flu-related deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus…
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Blue Ridge Energy Line Technicians Recognized on NC Lineworker Appreciation Day
Lenoir, North Carolina (April 14, 2025) – Blue Ridge Energy is joining electric cooperatives across the state in honoring the…
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Wind Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – April 15 & 16, 2025
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-151000-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0012.250415T1200Z-250416T1200Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Including the cities of Boone, Sparta, Volney, Troutdale,Independence, West Jefferson, and Whitetop232 PM EDT Mon Apr 14 2025 …WIND…
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Wind Advisory including Avery County – April 15 & 16, 2025
NCZ033-048>050-053-501-503-505-507-150400-/O.NEW.KGSP.WI.Y.0012.250415T1200Z-250416T1200Z/Avery-Madison-Yancey-Mitchell-Buncombe-Caldwell Mountains-BurkeMountains-McDowell Mountains-Rutherford Mountains-Including the cities of Hot Springs, Micaville, Newland, SugarHill, Ingalls, Celo, Ramseytown, Jonas Ridge, Faust, Asheville,Marshall, Luck,…
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Town of Boone 1872 Award Nominations Open Until May 1st, 2025
Town of Boone, North Carolina— The Town of Boone is now accepting nominations for the third annual Town of Boone…
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Indiana man sentenced to 144 months in prison for child pornography, Boone Police Department helps in investigation
HAMMOND – Jonathon M. Koskela, 21 years old, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip…
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Charles Mcree Franklin Charged with five Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Jefferson N.C.: Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 43-year-old Charles Mcree Franklin of Creston, NC, for 5 counts…
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Western North Carolina School Administrators Honored For Leadership
Raleigh, NC — Superintendents of the 11 western North Carolina school districts most severely impacted by Hurricane Helene accepted the…
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State Boards of Elections Statement on NC Supreme Court Order in Griffin Protest
On April 11, 2025, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued an order in the election protest brought by state supreme…
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Watauga County Schools receives North Carolina School Public Relations Association awards
The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored Watauga County Schools for excellence in Communications. Watauga County Schools…
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Governor Stein Spends 100th Day in Office in Western North Carolina
(NEWLAND) Governor Josh Stein spent his 100th day in office in the same place that he spent his first full…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, April 11, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025 This week I joined UNC System President Peter Hans, Chancellor Kimberly van Noort from UNC Asheville…
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Recovery Update from Banner Elk Manager Rick Owen – Tuesday April 8, 2025
Six months out from Helene, we require patience. I have heard it said by some people six months has been…
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Watauga County Transfer Station Closure Notice for Repairs – April 2025
Due to necessary repairs, the Watauga County Transfer Station will be closed on the following dates: Friday, April 25th: Closed…
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Western Youth Network Announces Public Phase of $11.5M “Building Brighter Futures” Campaign to Expand Services for High Country Youth
Boone, NC – April 9, 2025 – Western Youth Network (WYN) is thrilled to announce the public launch of its…
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Branding Boone Initiative announced by Town of Boone
Town of Boone, North Carolina — The Town of Boone is excited to announce the launch of “Branding Boone”, an…
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Troxler announces the application period is open to apply for disaster assistance for crop losses in 2024
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today that the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program is open and accepting online applications through…
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North Carolina Delays Implementation of 2024 State Building Code
The implementation of the 2024 North Carolina State Building Code (“2024 Code”) has been postponed. Originally scheduled to take effect…
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Alert: Check if You’re Eligible for Generic Drug Compensation
Drug manufacturer Apotex colluded for years with other drug companies to hike prices on a wide range of generic medicines.…
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Blue Ridge Energy Announces Promotion of Amy Crowder to CFO
Lenoir, North Carolina (April 7, 2025)– Blue Ridge Energy is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Crowder to Chief…
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