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Kenneth ReeceOctober 6, 2026

Televangelist Jim Bakker, Co-Founder of PTL Club, Dies at 86

Jim Bakker, the television preacher who co-founded “The PTL Club” and built one of the largest religious broadcasting operations in…
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Kenneth ReeceOctober 5, 2026

WATAUGA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEET TUESDAY — COUNTYWIDE REAPPRAISAL TIMELINE, LIBRARY RENOVATION ON THE AGENDA

BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Commissioners meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Commissioners’ Board Room…
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North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesOctober 5, 2026

NCDA&CS Awards $51.2 Million in Farmland Preservation Grants in 44 Counties

Historic state investment supports lasting protection of N.C. working farms and forests RALEIGH – The N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland…
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Blue Ridge Parkway/National Park ServiceOctober 5, 2026

Multiple Projects Completed on Blue Ridge Parkway in Time for Fall Travel

Parkway reopens road sections in North Carolina and Virginia and camping loops at Julian Price Campground after multi-year impacts ASHEVILLE,…
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Kenneth ReeceOctober 5, 2026

NC Lawmakers Call Special Session to Address High Gas and Diesel Prices

Republican leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly announced Saturday they will call a special legislative session focused on bringing…
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Kenneth ReeceOctober 4, 2026

Lottery Commission Releases August Sports Wagering Revenue Report

RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports wagering revenue report for August 2026. It compiles…
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Jacob Puckett/Blue Ridge EnergyOctober 4, 2026

Carpenter to Fill Caldwell District Seat on Blue Ridge Energy Board

Lenoir, North Carolina (September 28, 2026) – The Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation has appointed Jason…
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionOctober 4, 2026

Caldwell County Native Zack Benfield Sworn in as New State Wildlife Commissioner

RALEIGH – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) welcomes Commissioner Zachary (Zack) Benfield to its governing board. Benfield was appointed…
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Dr. Heather NorrisOctober 4, 2026

App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, October 2, 2026

Friday, October 2, 2026 Earlier today, I had the privilege of speaking at the national 2026 Investing in Rural America…
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Kenneth ReeceOctober 4, 2026

Boone Fire Department, Watauga County Fire Marshals Office Urge Residents to Charge Devices Safely for Fire Prevention Week

The theme for Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™), October 4–10, 2026, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”…
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Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

For Sale

FOR SALE: 7+ Acres in Valle Crucis

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk — 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,904 sq ft, open floor plan, brand new metal roof.

$339,900

7.16 acres · Tim Baxter, Baxter Mountain Properties — 828-263-8924

View Listing →

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742