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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday April 9, 2026
North Carolina's drought continues to intensify for the third straight week, with Extreme Drought expanding to 23 counties — up…
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline Park Sold After 35 Years
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort, a beloved destination for outdoor fun in Seven Devils, has officially been sold after 35…
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NC State Lottery Commission Releases March 2026 Sports Wagering Revenue Report
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports wagering revenue report for March 2026. It compiles…
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High Country Pollen Update — April 8, 2026: Medium-High Now, Very High by Thursday
Pollen levels in the High Country are running medium-high this week and are expected to climb further as temperatures rise,…
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Watauga County Telecommunicator Elizabeth Hamby Nominated for National Rookie of the Year
A Watauga County 911 telecommunicator has been nominated for the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) Rookie of the Year…
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FEMA Funds $26 Million for Buyout of 75 Homes in North Carolina, Opening New Path Forward for Hurricane Helene Recovery
WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA awarded more than $26 million to eliminate flood risks for severely damaged properties in North Carolina. The…
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Two Fatal Crashes Kill Two People in Wilkes County Within Hours of Each Other
Two people died in separate traffic crashes in Wilkes County on Saturday, April 4, within hours of each other, according…
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High Country Gas Prices: Easter Sunday Update, April 5, 2026
Gas prices across the High Country remain elevated this Easter Sunday, with the national average up more than $1.00 per…
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Endangered Squirrels Flying High at Grandfather Mountain
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a Carolina northern flying squirrel! In February 2022, researchers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources…
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2026 App State Football Home Game Themes Announced
BOONE, N.C. — With two home games apiece in the months of September, October and November, the 2026 schedule for App…
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