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Watauga County Schools Names New Principals at Bethel and Cove Creek
Watauga County Schools announced two new school principals at the June 2026 Board of Education meeting. Daniel Machon has been…
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McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning After Report of Law Enforcement Impersonation
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public after receiving a report of an individual impersonating a law enforcement…
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High Country Gas Prices Hold Steady at $3.61; NC Average Drops Below Local Low
Gas prices in the Boone area are holding steady this week, with the local low for regular unleaded at $3.61…
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Boone Town Council: $48M Budget, Bolick Farm Sale, Downtown Parking Overhaul on June 24 Agenda
The Boone Town Council is scheduled to adopt a $48 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27 at its June 24…
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Monday June 22, 2026
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA305 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ012>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-230715-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-305 AM EDT Mon Jun…
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Avery County Sheriff’s Office request the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a possible “Blue Light Bandit”
The Avery County Sheriff's Office request the public's assistance in attempting to locate a possible “Blue Light Bandit” who may…
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Watauga Arts Council Buskers Fest 2026 Performer Applications Close June 30
The Watauga Arts Council is accepting performer applications for Buskers Fest 2026 through June 30. The free, family-friendly festival transforms…
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100 Students to Serve High Country Homeowners June 22-27 in World Changers Boone
Approximately 100 middle and high school students from across the country will spend June 22-27 in Boone working on home…
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103-Acre Smith Branch Property to Expand Roan Mountain State Park
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has purchased a 103-acre property on Smith Branch in Carter County, Tennessee, adjoining the northern…
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High Country Real Estate Market — May 2026 MLS Report
The High Country real estate market (Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties) saw 152 closed sales of single-family and condo/townhouse…
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