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Watauga County man notches $200,000 top prize
Jeremy Mercer of Boone tried his luck on a digital instant game on Friday and won a $200,000 top prize.…
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Boomer Man Faces $1 Million Bond On Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges Following Ashe County Investigation
JEFFERSON — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell has announced the arrest of a Boomer man on multiple methamphetamine trafficking…
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RV Destroyed By Fire On Marion Cornett Road; Refrigerator Blamed
BOONE — A recreational vehicle was heavily damaged by fire Monday afternoon on Marion Cornett Road, but firefighters kept the…
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Boone Food Lion Cake Decorator Marks 40 Years With The Company
A Boone cake decorator has been recognized for four decades of service with Food Lion. Mariette Lisk was among more…
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Tick-Borne Diseases, Food Illness on the Rise in High Country, AppHealthCare Report Shows
Tick-borne diseases are increasing across the High Country as spring gets underway, and residents in Ashe, Alleghany, and Watauga counties…
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High Country Gas Prices Jump to $3.99 as Ceasefire Relief Fades
HEADLINE:High Country Gas Prices Jump to $3.99 as Ceasefire Relief Fades SLUG: high-country-gas-prices-may-4-2026 ARTICLE: Gas prices across the High Country…
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Hospitality House Food Pantry Recieves Two Awards
BOONE, N.C. – (May 04, 2026): Hospitality House of Northwest N.C. was recently awarded the Farm Fresh Nourish Shared Purpose…
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USDA Forest Service Lifts Fire Restrictions on NC National Forests; Roan Mountain Area Remains Under Restriction
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service has lifted fire restrictions across all four National Forests in North Carolina, following…
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App State Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies are May 7–9
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will recognize its spring and summer 2026 graduates during commencement ceremonies May 7–9 at…
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Longtime Watauga Democrat Editor Sandy Shook Passes
A longtime local journalist has passed away. Sandra “Sandy” Gail Shook, who dedicated more than 40 years of her life…
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