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N.C. Forest Service, Watauga Fire Marshal, Town of Boone issues burn bans
The N.C. Forest Service, Watauga County Fire Marshal's Office, and the Town of Boone have issued a ban on all…
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Burn ban issued for 16 additional counties in Western North Carolina due to hazardous forest fire conditions
UPDATE – The Watauga County Fire Marshal's Office and the Town of Boone have also issued burn bans. For more…
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Man arrested after brandishing firearms at downtown Boone business
UPDATE from Boone Police, Thursday, November 9: On November 8, 2023, investigators with the Boone Police Department obtained a warrant…
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Local fire crews kept busy with fires, at least 5 since Sunday morning
Crews from local fire departments have been kept extremely busy with recent fires. At least 5 have occurred since Sunday…
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Blue Ridge Energy Line Technician Places Second in Statewide Competition
Lenoir, North Carolina (November 7, 2023) – In a state competition showcasing lifesaving skills, Blue Ridge Energy line technician Austin…
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation Receives Donation from Blue Ridge Energy Propane and Fuels in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Boone, North Carolina (November 3, 2023) – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Blue Ridge Energy Propane…
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Grandfather Mountain September 2023 Weather Report
LINVILLE, N.C. – September 2023 saw fairly average weather on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official…
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Communicable Disease Update for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – November 2023
In order to provide the community with education and awareness surrounding the state of communicable diseases in Alleghany, Ashe &…
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Watauga Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Planned – Public Comment on Kill & Chill Slaughter Plant
THE WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO ALLOW CITIZEN COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF…
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Quiet Givers Needs Your Help to Heat Up the High Country
Boone, NC – Quiet Givers, a local non-profit organization serving Watauga, Avery, and Ashe counties, is launching its annual “Heat…
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