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Watauga Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam
The Watauga County Sheriff's Office is warning of yet another phone scam making the rounds. They have once again received…
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Flood Warning System Predicts Highway Flooding, NCDOT’s flood-alert tools averted crashes on I-40, potentially saving lives
ASHEVILLE – As Hurricane Helene barreled toward the Southeast, Chad Franklin received a warning from his colleagues who specialize in…
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Lowe’s Launches $2.5 Million Western North Carolina Small Business Recovery Fund
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As Lowe's continues to address the urgent and evolving community needs in the wake of…
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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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