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Leesa Brandon/National Park ServiceFebruary 15, 2024

Blue Ridge Parkway seeks public comment on changes to camping fee structure

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on proposed fee changes for camping and other associated fees on…
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Laney Wise – Town of BooneFebruary 15, 2024

Nominations Being Accepted for the Second Annual Town of Boone 1872 Award

Nominations for the second annual Town of Boone 1872 Award are currently being accepted. The Town of Boone 1872 Award…
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 14, 2024

Avery Sheriff’s Office warns of latest phone scam

The Avery County Sheriff's Office is warning of the latest phone scam making the rounds. They have received a report…
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Jordan MonaghanFebruary 14, 2024

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Setting Statewide Conservation Goals for Forests and Wetlands

On Monday, Governor Cooper joined state officials and environmental protection advocates to take executive action and set new goals to…
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human ServicesFebruary 14, 2024

NC Medicaid Expansion Continues to Bring Health Care to More North Carolinians

PRESS RELEASE — As of Feb. 1, 2024, 346,408 newly eligible North Carolinians are enrolled in Medicaid and now have…
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Kenneth ReeceFebruary 13, 2024

Power outages impact sections of the High Country on Tuesday February 13, 2024

Sections of the High Country were impacted by power outages on Tuesday morning due to high winds. The National Weather…
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Patrick Gannon/North Carolina State Board of ElectionsFebruary 13, 2024

State Board Launches Photo ID Educational Campaign

RALEIGH, NC The State Board of Elections has launched a multifaceted public education campaign designed to ensure the state’s 7.5…
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Sergeant Dennis O’Neal/Boone Police DepartmentFebruary 12, 2024

Crime Stoppers seeks help with the theft of a bidet from a local business

High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On January 26, 2024,…
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Angie Grube – NCSBI Public Information DirectorFebruary 12, 2024

Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Arrest Several Individuals Accused of Soliciting, Sexually Exploiting, or Abusing Children

Gastonia, NC – A joint press conference was held Friday, February 9, 2024, on the arrest of 16 individuals across…
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Allison Jennings/WAMYFebruary 12, 2024

W.A.M.Y. Community Action Celebrates 60 Years of Fighting Poverty in the High Country

Boone, NC — W.A.M.Y. Community Action is proud to announce its 60th anniversary of combating poverty and fostering self-sufficiency in…
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William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742