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Increased traffic expected as schools return, 105 bridge work resumes
HIGH COUNTRY – Traffic is expected to increase across the High Country over the coming days as local schools and…
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Avery County
Minor earthquake in Avery County early Saturday morning
AVERY COUNTY – A minor earthquake was recorded in Avery County early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.…
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First baby of 2026 at Watauga Medical Center
Watauga Medical Center has announced the first baby born in 2026, Blake Harvey Turpin. Blake was born Friday, January 2…
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Ashe Memorial Hospital Implements Updated Flu Season Safety Measures
ASHE COUNTY, NC – Due to increased flu activity this season, Ashe Memorial Hospital has implemented updated flu season safety…
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New North Carolina Laws Take Effect January 1, 2026
A series of new state laws will took effect in North Carolina on January 1, 2026, covering areas ranging from…
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Wind Advisory for Watauga & Ashe for Wednesday & Thursday, Dec 31-January 1, 2026
HIGH COUNTRY – The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of northwest North Carolina, central, south…
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Ashe County
Wind Advisory for Avery County – Wednesday evening & Thursday, Dec 31-January 1, 2026.
AVERY COUNTY, NC – The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Avery County, effective from 9 PM…
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UNC Health Appalachian Implements Temporary Safety Measures Due to Respiratory Illness Surge
UNC Health Appalachian is implementing temporary safety measures across all facilities to help protect patients, teammates, and visitors during a…
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9 am Tuesday Update: Crews Make Progress with Outage Restoration Progresses After Monday’s Windstorm
Lenoir, North Carolina (9 am UPDATE December 30, 2025) – Blue Ridge Energy line crews continued power restoration efforts overnight and…
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Blue Ridge Energy Line Crews Responding to Outages: Members are Advised To Be Prepared for Severe Weather
Lenoir, North Carolina (December 29, 2025) – Blue Ridge Energy line technicians and staff are on high alert, responding to…
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