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Fatal collision involving motorcycle in Watauga on Saturday night
Todd– On Saturday, September 20, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal…
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Vilas man facing firearm charges after shooting into an occupied vehicle
Boone, NC – On the night of September 20, 2025, Boone Police Department received a report of a male shooting…
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Fall Litter Sweep & “Boone Clean-Up Day” September 27, 2025
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — The Town of Boone will host a community-wide clean-up day Sept. 27, inviting residents to help…
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$150 Million in Interest-Free Cashflow Loans Have Now Been Allocated
The Department of State Treasurer has successfully allocated nearly $150 million to communities in need in Western North Carolina. This…
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Final Judgment Ordered in Lenoir Nuisance Case
LENOIR Following repeated criminal offenses and numerous complaints from the community, Lenoir Police Department Chief Andy Wilson requested assistance from…
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Governor Stein Announces $50 Million Grant Program to Help Hurricane Helene Recovery Capital Projects
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein announced the launch of a new $50 million state-funded grant program to support local governments in…
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Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty To Workers’ Compensation Fraud
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Sandra “Sandy” Cannon Throneburg, 74, of Morganton, N.C., appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf on…
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: September 22-26, 2025
A look at the NC 105 plan this week: South of the Watauga River Brief closures 11am-2pm Tues-Thurs to clear…
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Shawn Clark, former App State Head Coach & player, passes
ORLANDO – The UCF Athletics community is deeply saddened to announce the passing of offensive line coach Shawn Clark. Coach Clark,…
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Watauga native & long-time business owner Jim Goodnight passes
James “Jim” Goodnight Jr., a longtime Watauga County business owner who helped build one of the area's largest employers, died…
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