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Protecting those who protect us: App State studies the cooling limits of new firefighter gear
BOONE, N.C. — Firefighters face enough uncertainty during a blaze without having to question the performance reliability of their turnout…
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“Spring Forward” as Daylight Saving Time 2026 begins
It's that time once again to “Spring Forward” as Daylight Saving Time begins. Officially the changeover occurs at 2:00 am…
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Polls open Tuesday for 2026 primary election across the High Country
UPDATE – 🗳️ NC ELECTION UPDATE – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The NC State Board of Elections voted unanimously to…
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Dr. Patricia Mitchell, CEcD, Selected as Consultant for Town Manager Search
During its February 25, 2026, meeting, the Boone Town Council unanimously approved a contract with Dr. Patricia Mitchell to serve…
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Anne Pruitt Appointed to the Boone Town Council
During the February 25, 2026 meeting of the Boone Town Council, Anne Pruitt was officially sworn in to serve as…
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New Remote Hearing Forms Streamline Remote Proceedings
North Carolina courts have published new statewide forms that standardize requests for virtual court appearances to support public access to…
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Blue Ridge Conservancy Adds Additional Land to Three Top Mountain Game Land
Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) recently transferred three properties totaling 439 acres to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) for inclusion…
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Wilkesboro shooting leaves one dead, one injured; police say domestic incident
Wilkesboro, NC: On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m. the Wilkes County 911 Center received a call of…
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Blue Ridge Energy Mourns the Passing of Longtime Board President, Jeff Joines
Lenoir, North Carolina (February 27, 2026) – It is with great sadness that Blue Ridge Energy announces the passing of the…
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Crews to Pour Concrete Deck for New N.C. 105 Bridge
BOONE – An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor will begin pouring the concrete bridge deck for a new bridge on…
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