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Third earthquake in less than 24 hours measured near Sparta
Another earthquake was recorded near Sparta in Alleghany County during the overnight. This quake measured 2.1 magnitude and was centered…
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24th Blood Sweat & Gears Saturday June 22, be alert for bikes on area roads this week & weekend
High Country motorists should be alert for increased vehicle and bicycle traffic as the 24th annual Blood Sweat and Gears…
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Two earthquakes measured near Sparta overnight
Two earthquakes were recorded near Sparta in Alleghany County overnight. The first measured 2.3 and was centered 1.3 miles east…
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Two Overnight Closures for N.C. 105
BANNER ELK – A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will continue intermittent nighttime closures on N.C. 105 for two…
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Watauga Humane Society to undergo flooring renovations and repairs in dog kennels
The Watauga Humane Society will undergo flooring renovations and repairs in dog kennels from June 28th through July 1st, in…
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April 2024 High Country Association of Realtors® Market Report
The High-Country Real Estate Market of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties saw a productive month in April. High Country…
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Mountain View, Avery-Mitchell Correctional Institutions Recommended for ACA Accreditation
RALEIGH – American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to Mountain View and Avery-Mitchell correctional institutions in Spruce Pine,…
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Downtown Boone Parking Changes, Effective July 1, 2024
After much discussion with downtown business owners and operators, as well as other users of downtown parking, the Boone Town…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Monday June 17, 2024
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA435 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ042>044-507-508-180845-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-435 AM EDT…
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Changes to N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Fees Take Effect July 1, 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 13, 2024) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing an increase to fees for hunting, fishing,…
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