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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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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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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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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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One Fatality Reported in Johnson County, TN Crash Involving Abingdon Football Team’s Bus
One person has died following a crash Friday night in Johnson County, Tennessee, that involved a school bus carrying the…
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Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Top 10 Scams Targeting Residents
The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a growing wave of scams that use phone calls, text messages,…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday October 1, 2026
North Carolina’s drought picture is mixed this week, with significant improvement in severity across the western mountains even as dry…
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Flag Alert: Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former NC First Lady Dottie Martin
Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Monday,…
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SSA OIG Scam Alert: Think Before You Scan — Beware of QR Code Phishing
The Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General (SSA OIG) is warning the public about a fast-growing scam that…
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NCDMV Transitions to Digital Vehicle Registration Today
ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles wants to remind customers that beginning today, NCDMV will no longer…
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