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What’s Happening in the High Country: March 26–28, 2026
There's plenty happening in the High Country this week, from a nationally known rock band taking the stage at App…
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Bluegrass Singer and Songwriter Ronnie Bowman Dies at 64 After Motorcycle Accident
Ronnie Bowman, born William Franklin Bowman on July 9, 1961, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, died Sunday afternoon at Vanderbilt…
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Multiple Agencies Work Together to Evacuate Injured Hiker from Grandfather Mountain
Today, multiple agencies worked together to safely evacuate an injured hiker from Grandfather Mountain. This successful operation highlights the strength…
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Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners for 10th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards
BOONE, NC — Sixteen emerging leaders and a longtime community mentor were among the honorees at the 10th Annual 40…
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Blue Ridge Conservancy Acquires 335 Acres of Forested Land in Brushy Mountains
At the end of 2025, Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) purchased 335 acres of forested land in the Brushy Mountains of…
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Fire Danger Rising Across the High Country Through Tuesday
The North Carolina Forest Service is warning residents across the state to postpone outdoor burning as fire danger increases through…
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High Country Gas Prices Hit $3.79 — Up 70 Cents Since March 6
Gas prices in the High Country have surged roughly 70 cents per gallon since WataugaOnline launched its weekly gas prices…
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Controlled Burn Escapes, Threatens Barn on NC 88
ZIONVILLE — Zionville Fire and NC Forest Service units responded to a structure fire in the 3000 block of NC…
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Boone Native Named Finalist for National Trucking Honor
A Boone native with nearly five decades behind the wheel has been named one of four finalists for the Women…
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A Wild Thursday for North Carolina Basketball
North Carolina's March Madness Thursday produced a stunning upset, a comeback win, and a heartbreaking overtime loss — a full…
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