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Avery County Schools Names Dr. Michael Murray as Interim Superintendent; Dr. Burleson Resigns
The Avery County Board of Education has selected Dr. Michael L. Murray to serve as Interim Superintendent of Avery County…
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Elk River Falls Area Closes Again for Hurricane Helene Debris Removal; Reopening Projected for Late Spring 2026
The Elk River Falls Area on the Pisgah National Forest is temporarily closed effective Wednesday, March 18, for the next…
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Old Cove Creek School restoration stalled by federal shutdown; FEMA’s initial estimate was just 10% of actual costs
WATAUGA COUNTY – The restoration of the Old Cove Creek School site, damaged by Hurricane Helene, has been delayed multiple…
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National Forests in North Carolina to continue prescribed burning
(Asheville, N.C., March 17, 2026) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will resume prescribed fire operations across the four National…
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CALDWELL COUNTY ARREST — TESLA CYBERTRUCK SCRATCHED WITH NAIL BOARD
Caldwell County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Karen Cooke Lewis, 67, on a charge of Misdemeanor Damage to Property. According to the…
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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: March 16-20, 2026
This week on 105 at the bridge project: Crews will be clearing debris from NC 105 Tuesday through Thursday, 11…
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Shed destroyed in Zionville fire; three animals killed
At approximately 7:50 am on Saturday, March 14th, Watauga County Communications received a call regarding a structure fire at the…
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH Monday, March 16, 2026
⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH Monday, March 16, 2026 The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the…
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Winter Weather Advisories Issued for the High Country — Monday, March 16, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories for the High Country on Monday, March 16, with snow and…
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Wind Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – Sunday, March 15, 2026
WIND ADVISORY — HIGH COUNTRY Sunday, March 15, 2026 The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory…
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