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North Carolina Department Health and Human ServicesJune 6, 2022

More Formula Options Available to WIC Families During Formula Shortage

Raleigh Jun 6, 2022 Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can now…
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Kenneth ReeceJune 5, 2022

Man dies after alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound at High Country Fairgrounds

UPDATE Monday June 6, 2022 – Here’s an update from Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman: On June 5th, 2022 the…
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Kenneth ReeceJune 5, 2022

Back-to-back low temperatures of 45 degrees or lower in June occurs for first time in 10 years

Over the weekend low temperatures in Boone reached a milestone that had not occurred in 10 years. As lows reached…
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Sarah WoodardJune 5, 2022

National Register Adds 8 North Carolina Historic Places

RALEIGH Jun 3, 2022 The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that one district…
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Heather Overton/N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesJune 5, 2022

NCDA&CS lifts poultry show and sale suspension

RALEIGH – State Veterinarian Mike Martin has announced that the suspension of North Carolina poultry shows and public sales is…
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U.S. Forest Service – National Forests in North CarolinaJune 5, 2022

Forest Service reminds to “Be Bear Aware”

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 2, 2022) — The Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests are receiving reports of bear encounters throughout western…
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Captain Jacob Burleson/Fire Prevention Captain Boone Fire DepartmentJune 5, 2022

Water Safety Information from Boone Fire Department

Now that it is warm enough to get out and enjoy the waters of Watauga County, I want to share…
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Lia Bantavani/U.S. Attorney’s OfficeJune 3, 2022

REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER IS SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN PRISON

The Defendant Traveled from Buffalo, New York to Western North Carolina to Engage In Sexual Activity with a Minor Thursday,…
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Leesa Brandon/National Park ServiceJune 3, 2022

Blue Ridge Parkway announces closure and detour information for Laurel Fork Bridge project in Ashe County, North Carolina

(Laurel Springs, NC) – Work has begun on a $29 million project to replace the Laurel Fork Bridge at milepost…
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Alerts

National Weather ServiceJune 2, 2022

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Wilkes County, NC – Thursday June 2, 2022

NCC005-009-033-157-169-171-189-193-197-VAC035-037-063-067-077-083-089-121-141-143-155-161-173-197-590-640-690-750-770-775-030100-/O.EXA.KRNK.SV.A.0303.000000T0000Z-220603T0100Z/ THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORMWATCH 303 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 9 PM EDT THISEVENING…
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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