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Wed AM Update for Bee Rock Branch Fire: Evacuation order to remain in place for Wild Acres Rd.
McDowell County, NC – Emergency personnel from local, state and federal agencies continue to respond to the Bee Rock Branch Fire,…
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: April 14-18, 2025
Blasting is scheduled to take place this week at the 105 bridge project. The schedule is Monday & Wednesday 11…
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Wildlife Commission: Keep Your Distance From Those Bear Cubs
As the weather becomes warmer and people become more active outdoors, encounters with bears may increase. Hibernating bears will emerge…
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App State’s New River Light and Power celebrates local lineworkers
BOONE, N.C. — On two days in April, Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) joins others across…
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Message from Watauga Emergency Services regarding 421 traffic today
Press Release from Watauga County Emergency Services – Watauga County would like to offer our sincere apologies for the inconvenience…
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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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