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News
Lower U.S. and N.C. Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Victims of Potomac Plane Crash
Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and N.C. flags on state facilities to fly half-staff from sunrise to sunset…
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Watauga Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam claiming to be law enforcement
The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office would once again like to remind the public to be aware of scammers. Another scam…
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SkyLine/SkyBest warns of phone scam
We’ve had reports of customers receiving scam calls from SkyLine/SkyBest. If you are not expecting a follow up call from…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday January 30, 2025
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, all of the High Country is back to abnormally dry status. Last…
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Community Helping Agencies Receive Foundation Grants
Boone, North Carolina (January 30, 2025) – Watauga County citizens will benefit from five grants worth $42,500 awarded recently to…
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Boone Police investigating death of local man, foul play not suspected
Boone, NC – On January 28, 2025, Watauga Medics, Boone Fire, Watauga County Rescue Squad and the Boone Police Department…
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Third Wildfire in McDowell County – North Fork Fire Update
NEBO, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2025) – Firefighters made progress on containing the North Fork Fire yesterday evening, which is now 40% contained…
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Wildfire in Old Fort, NC Updates
NEBO, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2025) – Firefighters made progress on containing the North Fork Fire yesterday evening, which is now 40% contained…
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Johnny Brown named director of public safety and chief of police at App State
BOONE, N.C. — Watauga County native and veteran police officer Johnny Brown has been named director of public safety and…
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Entertainment
Music Lineup Announced for Boonerang Music & Arts Festival in June
Town of Boone, North Carolina—Louisiana-based bands New Orleans Suspects and Tribal Gold are among the acts headlining the 2025 lineup…
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