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Indiana man sentenced to 144 months in prison for child pornography, Boone Police Department helps in investigation
HAMMOND – Jonathon M. Koskela, 21 years old, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip…
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Charles Mcree Franklin Charged with five Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Jefferson N.C.: Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 43-year-old Charles Mcree Franklin of Creston, NC, for 5 counts…
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Western North Carolina School Administrators Honored For Leadership
Raleigh, NC — Superintendents of the 11 western North Carolina school districts most severely impacted by Hurricane Helene accepted the…
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State Boards of Elections Statement on NC Supreme Court Order in Griffin Protest
On April 11, 2025, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued an order in the election protest brought by state supreme…
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Watauga County Schools receives North Carolina School Public Relations Association awards
The North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) has honored Watauga County Schools for excellence in Communications. Watauga County Schools…
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Governor Stein Spends 100th Day in Office in Western North Carolina
(NEWLAND) Governor Josh Stein spent his 100th day in office in the same place that he spent his first full…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, April 11, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025 This week I joined UNC System President Peter Hans, Chancellor Kimberly van Noort from UNC Asheville…
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Recovery Update from Banner Elk Manager Rick Owen – Tuesday April 8, 2025
Six months out from Helene, we require patience. I have heard it said by some people six months has been…
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Watauga County Transfer Station Closure Notice for Repairs – April 2025
Due to necessary repairs, the Watauga County Transfer Station will be closed on the following dates: Friday, April 25th: Closed…
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Western Youth Network Announces Public Phase of $11.5M “Building Brighter Futures” Campaign to Expand Services for High Country Youth
Boone, NC – April 9, 2025 – Western Youth Network (WYN) is thrilled to announce the public launch of its…
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