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Kenneth ReeceJuly 1, 2022

Parks & Rec Director Stephen Poulos to retire Aug 1, 2022

Watauga County Parks & Recreation Director Stephen Poulos has announced his upcoming retirement after 30 years of service. Poulos stated,…
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Eric Plaag/Watauga County Historical SocietyJuly 1, 2022

Watauga County Historical Society Announces the Lyons Brothers As Next Inductees to the WCHS Hall of Fame

As part of ongoing activities associated with the Boone 150 celebrations in 2022, marking the 150th anniversary of Boone’s official…
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National Weather ServiceJuly 1, 2022

NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Friday July 1, 2022

Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA435 AM EDT Fri Jul 1 2022 NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ044-058-059-021200-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Pittsylvania-Halifax-Charlotte-435 AM EDT Fri Jul 1…
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Kenneth ReeceJune 30, 2022

July 4th 2022 Local Events In The High Country

Below is a list of events happening in the High Country for the weekend and Monday July 4th, 2022. Take…
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Sergeant Geoff Hayes/Boone Police DepartmentJune 30, 2022

Man charged with discharging a firearm in the city & Going Armed to the Terror of the People

Boone, NC – On Thursday morning, June 30th at 2:11 a.m., Boone Police Officers were dispatched to Boone Saloon, located…
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David Uchiyama/North Carolina Department of TransportationJune 30, 2022

NCDOT Removing Lane Closures for Independence Day Travel

RALEIGH – N.C. Department of Transportation contractors across the state will remove nearly all lane closures to reduce traffic congestion…
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Kenneth ReeceJune 30, 2022

Water leak on Laurel Lane/Overlook Drive, sidewalk closed King Street, Flats & Cherry Drive

A water leak has been found on Laurel Lane and Overlook Drive area. Services will be restored within 2 to…
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Kenneth ReeceJune 30, 2022

Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 6:58AM EDT by NWS

NOAA-NWS-ALERTS-NC1263FB797EC8.SpecialWeatherStatement.1263FB79DD50NC.GSPSPSGSP.332aff1f113b0ba677b869dddfba53dd w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov 2022-06-30T06:58:00-04:00 Actual Alert Public Alert for Avery; Buncombe; Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Graham; Greater…
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Captain Jacob Burleson/Fire Prevention Captain Boone Fire DepartmentJune 29, 2022

4th of July Holiday Fire Safety

BOONE, NC – As the 4th of July approaches, Boone Fire Department wants to remind you to be fire smart.…
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Kenneth ReeceJune 29, 2022

Three dead after shooting in Newland

On Monday, June 27, 2022, at 5:32 p.m. the Burke County 911 Center received a call regarding a shooting that…
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William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742