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Tenth Annual Festival of Trees lights up the High Country
Trees are lighting up in the High Country this week as the 10th annual Festival of Trees launches across Watauga,…
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Crime Stoppers seeks information in theft from A2Z Tobacco and Vape
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On Wednesday, November 6,…
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Interim Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris Update from App State — Friday, November 8, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024 The month of November is already bustling with activity, with a number of events coming up,…
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NC State Lottery Commission Releases October 2024 Sports Wagering Activity Report
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports betting revenue report for October. It compiles the…
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App State alum donates $1 million to Disaster Relief Fund
BOONE, N.C. — When Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Appalachian State University alumnus Dr. Lee Barnes ’90 knew a…
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Following Hurricane Helene, students support their mountain home in its time of need
When Hurricane Helene made landfall in Banner Elk in late September, it became one of the strongest storms to hit these mountains…
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WCHS Announces Agnes Jeter as 2024 Inductee to the WCHS Hall of Fame
The Watauga County Historical Society (WCHS) continues to expand its roster of Hall of Fame inductees for the year 2024,…
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Special message from Boone Police Major Daniel Duckworth regarding post Hurricane Helene
“As I reflect on the last 45 days, our community has come together in a way I’ve never seen before.…
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Watauga High School Students Present Encore Performance of SURGE: A Powerful Story of Resilience Through Hurricane Helene
BOONE, NC – After winning at the Regional North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) competition, students from Watauga High School’s Playmakers…
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FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Helene Assistance
RALEIGH, N.C. – The deadline for North Carolinians in 39 counties to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance after Tropical Storm…
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