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Minimal damge to home in Zionville after Sunday fire
At approximately 2 pm on Sunday, February 15th, Watauga County Communications received a fire call from an resident at the…
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Watauga County Children’s Council Earns Renewal as a Family Forward NC Certified Employer
Boone, NC- The Children’s Council of Watauga County is proud to announce the renewal of its Family Forward NC Employer…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, February 13, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026 At Appalachian State University, our commitment to academic excellence and student success is exemplified daily in…
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Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Sparta, North Carolina
A small earthquake was recorded on Friday, February 13, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Earthquake Details Magnitude: 2.2…
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Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein visit Appalachian Ski Mountain To Celebrate Strength of North Carolina Skiing Industry
(RALEIGH) This weekend, as Americans tune in to watch the Winter Olympics in Italy, Governor Josh Stein and First Lady…
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Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, February 12, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, severe drought conditions continue to grip much of the state, with Extreme…
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Operation Crystal Ball – Total Seizures from the Largest Case in Ashe County History
Ashe County, NC – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announced today that the total amount of seized narcotics has been reported…
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Two Major Narcotics Operations Nets Multiple Arrests in Watauga County
Law enforcement agencies in Watauga County conducted two major narcotics operations in early February, resulting in significant drug seizures and…
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Contract Applications Sought to Operate Newland License Plate Agency
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate a license plate agency (LPA)…
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Ashe County Missing Person Alert: Steven Wayne Lecount
$10,000 Reward for Information Steven Wayne Lecount, 63, has been missing since August 10th, 2025, from Howell Rd in Lansing,…
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