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Town of Boone offering free Christmas tree pick-up through January 16
BOONE – The Town of Boone is offering complimentary Christmas tree pick-up for residents within the town limits beginning Sunday,…
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Federal Outlook: Above Normal Wildfire Potential for High Country Through Spring
The National Interagency Fire Center is forecasting above normal wildfire potential for the southern Appalachians and Carolinas through April 2026,…
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Water Main Break Alert: Fairway Drive Area
Monday, January 5, 2026, 8:51 AM – A water main break has occurred in the Fairway Drive area. The following…
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USPS service standard changes may affect mail delivery times in rural areas
The U.S. Postal Service has implemented changes to mail delivery service standards that may affect how quickly mail is delivered…
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Howard Street construction crews return after holiday break
BOONE – Construction crews have returned to the Howard Street Revitalization Project after a brief holiday break, according to the…
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Increased traffic expected as schools return, 105 bridge work resumes
HIGH COUNTRY – Traffic is expected to increase across the High Country over the coming days as local schools and…
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Avery County
Minor earthquake in Avery County early Saturday morning
AVERY COUNTY – A minor earthquake was recorded in Avery County early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.…
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First baby of 2026 at Watauga Medical Center
Watauga Medical Center has announced the first baby born in 2026, Blake Harvey Turpin. Blake was born Friday, January 2…
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Ashe Memorial Hospital Implements Updated Flu Season Safety Measures
ASHE COUNTY, NC – Due to increased flu activity this season, Ashe Memorial Hospital has implemented updated flu season safety…
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New North Carolina Laws Take Effect January 1, 2026
A series of new state laws will took effect in North Carolina on January 1, 2026, covering areas ranging from…
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