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Watauga County Schools Announces New Assistant Principals for 2024-25 School Year
WATAUGA COUNTY—Watauga County Schools is pleased to welcome three new administrators for the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Grady “Coleman” Bailey…
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Be Aware of Possible Lane Closures Thursday Morning due to Power Line work Crossing Hwy 421 Near Food Lion, Blue Ridge Energy Substation
Boone, North Carolina (August 27, 2024) – Possible lane closures may be needed for public and electric worker safety beginning…
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Tourism to Blue Ridge Parkway contributes $1,390,803,000 to local economy
(NC/VA) – A new National Park Service report shows that 16,757,635 visitors to Blue Ridge Parkway in 2023 spent $1,390,803,000 in…
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Apprenticeship Opportunities Help Local Students Prepare for High-Wage Jobs
Today’s rapidly evolving educational and workforce training landscapes demand innovative solutions. While apprenticeships have a long history, they’re experiencing a…
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National Park Service completes environmental review for continued management of e-bikes in parks
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today released a programmatic environmental assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)…
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Ashe County Rotary Club Awards $2,000 to Northern Peaks State Trail
Ashe Co, NC – Rotary Club of Ashe County has awarded $2,000 for signage at Paddy Mountain Park, the West…
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Coach Shawn Clark Press Conference Pre-ETSU Monday August 26, 2024
App State Coach Shawn Clark’s weekly Monday press conference.
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: August 26-30
BANNER ELK – Blasting operations will take place this week on the N.C. 105 bridge project in Watauga County. Similar…
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Lees-McRae College celebrates record growth and retention for 2024–25 academic year
BANNER ELK, N.C.—With more than 900 students enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester, Lees-McRae College has seen a year of…
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EXPLORE BOONE UNVEILS UPGRADES TO BELOVED ROCKY KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK
BOONE, N.C. (August 26, 2024) – The Watauga County Tourism Development Authority (Explore Boone) is thrilled to announce the completion…
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