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Fire Danger Rising Across the High Country Through Tuesday
The North Carolina Forest Service is warning residents across the state to postpone outdoor burning as fire danger increases through…
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High Country Gas Prices Hit $3.79 — Up 70 Cents Since March 6
Gas prices in the High Country have surged roughly 70 cents per gallon since WataugaOnline launched its weekly gas prices…
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Controlled Burn Escapes, Threatens Barn on NC 88
ZIONVILLE — Zionville Fire and NC Forest Service units responded to a structure fire in the 3000 block of NC…
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Boone Native Named Finalist for National Trucking Honor
A Boone native with nearly five decades behind the wheel has been named one of four finalists for the Women…
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A Wild Thursday for North Carolina Basketball
North Carolina's March Madness Thursday produced a stunning upset, a comeback win, and a heartbreaking overtime loss — a full…
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Lees-McRae College to host community forum discussing future of Mill Pond site
BANNER ELK, N.C. — Lees-McRae College will host a community forum about the on-campus Mill Pond at 6 p.m. on…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, March 19, 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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Avery County Launches Special Occupant Sticker Program to Help First Responders Assist Residents with Autism, Special Needs
Avery County EMS, the Avery County Sheriff's Department, and Avery County Emergency Management have joined forces to launch a Special…
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Avery County Schools Names Dr. Michael Murray as Interim Superintendent; Dr. Burleson Resigns
The Avery County Board of Education has selected Dr. Michael L. Murray to serve as Interim Superintendent of Avery County…
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Elk River Falls Area Closes Again for Hurricane Helene Debris Removal; Reopening Projected for Late Spring 2026
The Elk River Falls Area on the Pisgah National Forest is temporarily closed effective Wednesday, March 18, for the next…
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