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Demolition of Historic Banner Elk Hospital Enters Final Phase After 27 Years Vacant
The former Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Banner Elk is entering the final phases of demolition, more than 27…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday July 30, 2026
North Carolina’s drought showed its biggest single-week improvement since the crisis began, with eight counties reaching drought-free status for the…
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Back 2 School Festival Needs Volunteers and Donations to Support Watauga County Students
The Back 2 School Festival is just one week away, and organizers are calling on the community to help make…
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High Country Gas Prices Climb Again to $3.69 as Iran Conflict Pushes National Average Above $4
Gas prices in the High Country continue to climb this week, with the Boone-area low for regular unleaded at $3.69…
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August 1st begins “beans in the jar” month to predict upcoming snows for winter 2026-27 season
The August tradition of placing a bean in a jar to predict the number of upcoming winter snowfalls is about…
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Children’s Council of Watauga County Launches “Countdown to Kindergarten” Program
The Children’s Council of Watauga County is offering “Countdown to Kindergarten,” a free, family-friendly resource designed to help children build…
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Lees-McRae Summer Theatre to Host Roy Krege Scholarship Extravaganza Fundraiser
Lees-McRae Summer Theatre is hosting a special fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 2, to benefit the college’s newly established Roy Krege…
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Blowing Rock Chamber Announces Art in the Park Award Winners for July
The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the July 25 Art in the Park, presented by…
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Blue Ridge Energy Welcomes Seven Summer Interns, Including Watauga District’s Mason Harris
Blue Ridge Energy is welcoming seven interns this summer who are gaining hands-on experience across the electric cooperative’s system, including…
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Weather Alerts
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes Counties Through 8 PM – Tuesday July 28, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 526 for Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and Wilkes counties through 8:00 PM…
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