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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Sunday March 6, 2022
Some of these showers may contain strong to damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rain.
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Fire breaks out at Puerto Nuevo Restaurant in Banner Elk, 184/Tynecastle Highway closes for a lengthy time
UPDATE from Linville Fire Department: At about 11:30 Saturday morning Linville Firefighters were dispatched to assist Banner Elk with a…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Saturday March 5, 2022
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible late Monday afternoon into Monday evening
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COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – March 4, 2022
This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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Boone Fire responds to structure fire in downtown on Thursday
Boone Fire Department responded to a working structure fire on March 3rd at 12:48pm in Downtown Boone. Fire Chief Isaacs…
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Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, March 4, 2022
Friday, March 4, 2022 On Wednesday, students enjoyed warmer weather, outdoor activities and s’mores around the campfire on Sanford Mall…
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New Post-Covid Recovery Program to Meet Need in the High Country
Long after Maritza Greene recovered from two separate bouts of COVID-19, she was still battling symptoms on a daily basis.…
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Murder suspect arrested in Avery County after high speed chase from Tennessee
A man was arrested in Avery County after leading officers on a high speed chase that began in neighboring Tennessee.…
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Prescribed burn planned on the Grandfather Ranger District to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health
NEBO, NC (Mar. 3, 2022) – The U.S. Forest Service is planning a 200-acre prescribed burn on the Grandfather Ranger District…
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Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement for Watauga & Ashe – Fire Danger for Thursday March 3, 2022
Special Weather StatementNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA955 AM EST Thu Mar 3 2022 NCZ001-002-018-040000-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Including the cities of West Jefferson,…
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