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Doug Gillin: Inside App State Athletics: 7.1.26
App Family,Another athletics year is in the books, and momentum is already building toward an exciting 2026-27 season.Last week, App…
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Town of Boone Enacts Parking Updates Effective July 1, 2026
BOONE — The Town of Boone has announced several parking updates that took effect July 1, 2026, including a $600,000…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday July 2, 2026
North Carolina’s drought showed significant improvement this week, with Moderate Drought (D1) expanding from 2 to 15 counties and Exceptional…
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High Country Communities Ring in the Fourth with Parades, Fireworks and Fun
From Blowing Rock to Elk Park, communities across the NC High Country are rolling out the red, white and blue…
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High Country Gas Prices Drop to $3.49 Ahead of July 4th Weekend — Lowest in Months
High Country drivers are heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend with the lowest local gas prices seen in…
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Wilkes County USPS Mail Carrier Killed While on Her Route; Roaring River Man Charged
HAYS — A rural mail carrier was shot and killed while on her route in Wilkes County last Friday, and…
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4th of July Holiday Fire Safety from Boone Fire
BOONE, NC — As Independence Day approaches, Boone Fire Department wants to remind you to be fire smart. According to…
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600 Volunteers Pack 140,522 Meals in Newland for Avery County Helene Recovery
NEWLAND, N.C. – June 22, 2026 – It took broad support and willing hands to pack 140,522 meals for Avery…
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Blowing Rock Chamber CEO Robin Miller Tapped as Class Advisor for U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 24, 2026 — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of…
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App State Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Aim to Boost Western NC Cybersecurity, Trades Workforce
BOONE — From securing small businesses against cyberthreats to building a resilient workforce, App State’s 2026 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars awards…
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