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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, November 7, 2024
For the first time since the September 24th drought report, the High Country is back to abnormally dry status. Since…
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Mountaineers Enjoy Success On and Off the Field in Hurricane Relief Baseball Game
BOONE, N.C. – In the wake of Hurricane Helene, communities across western North Carolina have come together in a variety…
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National Park Service reopens 11-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina on November 6
Asheville, N.C. – On Wednesday morning, November 6, 2024, the National Park Service restored access to approximately 11 miles of the…
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Watauga County Election Returns 2024
WATAUGA COUNTY RESULTS – unofficial results from North Carolina Board of Election. The 2024 General Election results will be finalized…
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Rock from N.C. 105 Project to be Reused for Helene Repairs
VILAS – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will resume blasting operations related to a bridge replacement project on…
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Blasting Operations Scheduled for U.S. 421 in Wilkes County
NORTH WILKESBORO – Blasting operations will take place on the U.S. 421 superstreet project in Wilkes County over the next few…
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EXPLORE BOONE ANNOUNCES NEW VISITORS CENTER IN DOWNTOWN BOONE
BOONE, N.C. (October 31, 2024) – The Watauga County and Boone Tourism Development Authorities (Explore Boone) announce the opening of…
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BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES $344,500 IN FIRST ROUND OF BUSINESS RESILIENCY DISASTER GRANTS
BOONE, NC – After receiving nearly 150 requests in the first offering of its Hope for the High Country: Hurricane Helene…
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Supplemental Disaster Benefits Issued to People Receiving Food and Nutrition Benefits in 23 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene
In response to Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing one-time disaster supplement benefits…
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10 Tips for 2024 General Election Day Voters in NC
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. The following are 10 tips for voters going to the polls on Tuesday: Go…
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