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High Country Gas Prices Drop to $3.49 Ahead of July 4th Weekend — Lowest in Months
High Country drivers are heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend with the lowest local gas prices seen in…
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Wilkes County USPS Mail Carrier Killed While on Her Route; Roaring River Man Charged
HAYS — A rural mail carrier was shot and killed while on her route in Wilkes County last Friday, and…
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4th of July Holiday Fire Safety from Boone Fire
BOONE, NC — As Independence Day approaches, Boone Fire Department wants to remind you to be fire smart. According to…
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600 Volunteers Pack 140,522 Meals in Newland for Avery County Helene Recovery
NEWLAND, N.C. – June 22, 2026 – It took broad support and willing hands to pack 140,522 meals for Avery…
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Blowing Rock Chamber CEO Robin Miller Tapped as Class Advisor for U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 24, 2026 — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of…
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App State Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Aim to Boost Western NC Cybersecurity, Trades Workforce
BOONE — From securing small businesses against cyberthreats to building a resilient workforce, App State’s 2026 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars awards…
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CCC&TI Cybersecurity Program Earns National Center of Excellence Designation; New Director John Early Takes the Lead
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Information Technology — Cybersecurity program has earned designation as a National Center of Academic…
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Blue Ridge Energy Annual Meeting: Reports Presented, Director Election Results Announced
LENOIR, N.C. – June 25, 2026 – Business reports and director election results were announced at the Annual Meeting of…
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Gov. Stein Announces $70M Renew NC Application for WNC Multi-Family Housing Construction and Repair
RALEIGH — Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Revitalization (DCR) announced a first-round Notice of Funding…
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July Arts Classes for All at the Watauga Arts Council
BOONE, N.C. – June 2026 — The Watauga Arts Council (WAC) is pleased to announce its lineup of arts education…
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