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Local Scout Leader Tim Walker Honored with Silver Beaver Award
Tim Walker of Boone will be recognized as a Silver Beaver Award recipient at the Scouting America Old Hickory Council's…
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Film, Television Productions Spend $185.5 Million in North Carolina in 2025
Film and television production activity in North Carolina generated an estimated $185.5 million in direct in-state spending in 2025. The total…
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Staples in Watauga fined for excessive price-scanner errors again
A Staples store in Watauga was recently fined again for excessive price-scanner errors by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and…
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NCDHHS Shares Provider Guidance, Updates as Measles Cases Rise
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced 22 measles cases in North Carolina since late December 2025. As…
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Minimal damge to home in Zionville after Sunday fire
At approximately 2 pm on Sunday, February 15th, Watauga County Communications received a fire call from an resident at the…
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Watauga County Children’s Council Earns Renewal as a Family Forward NC Certified Employer
Boone, NC- The Children’s Council of Watauga County is proud to announce the renewal of its Family Forward NC Employer…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, February 13, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026 At Appalachian State University, our commitment to academic excellence and student success is exemplified daily in…
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Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Sparta, North Carolina
A small earthquake was recorded on Friday, February 13, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Earthquake Details Magnitude: 2.2…
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Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein visit Appalachian Ski Mountain To Celebrate Strength of North Carolina Skiing Industry
(RALEIGH) This weekend, as Americans tune in to watch the Winter Olympics in Italy, Governor Josh Stein and First Lady…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, February 12, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, severe drought conditions continue to grip much of the state, with Extreme…
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