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Wilkes County Wildfire Grows to 350 Acres Overnight; Elk Park Fire in Avery County Fully Contained
A wildfire in Wilkes County more than doubled in size overnight, growing from 140 acres to 350 acres, while the…
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Multiple Wildfires Burning Across the High Country Region Sunday; Statewide Burn Ban in Effect
Multiple wildfires are burning across the High Country region Sunday evening as dry and breezy conditions continue to fuel fire…
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National Gas Prices Jump $1.00 in One Month; High Country Update — March 29, 2026
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has jumped exactly $1.00 in one month, according to AAA…
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Statewide burn ban issued for North Carolina due to hazardous forest fire conditions
RALEIGH – Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and…
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Red Flag Warning, Very High Fire Danger in Effect Across the High Country Saturday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Avery County through 11 p.m. Saturday, and fire danger has been upgraded…
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Fire Danger Alerts Issued for All Three High Country Counties for Saturday
All three High Country counties are under fire danger alerts for Saturday, March 28, as dry and breezy conditions follow…
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Watauga High School Class of 2026 Graduation Set for June 5
Watauga High School and Innovation Academy will hold its Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, June 5, 2026, at…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, March 26, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, severe drought conditions continue across much of the state, with Extreme Drought…
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Both Parents Charged After Firearm Enters Westwood Elementary School in Ashe County
WEST JEFFERSON — Both parents of a Westwood Elementary School student have been charged after a firearm was found concealed…
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NCDMV Selects Vendor for System Modernization
ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) today announced the selection of Kyndryl for its System Modernization…
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