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Saturday structure fire in Matney
At approximately 4:30 pm on Saturday, July 5th, a structure fire was reported at the 2500 block of Shawnee Road.…
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Banner Elk Fire Rescue Auxilary Pie Auction Breaks Records
Despite the high summer temperatures, the heat couldn’t keep the crowds away from one of our favorite traditions—the Annual Pie…
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Watauga County Road Closed for Bridge Replacement, River Road in Boone will be closed through late summer
BOONE – A Watauga County road will be closed through late summer while contractors replace a bridge. Smith-Rowe, LLC, of…
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Ashe Sheriff: The “Lawn Ranger” (not the good kind)
Jefferson, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 26-year-old Chase Newton Sumner after an investigation recovered several…
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Ashe Sheriff: Peaceful Outcome of Barricaded Individual
Sheriff B. Phil Howell wants to reassure the public that a situation involving a distressed individual in the West Jefferson…
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Ashe Sheriff: Harmon & Colvard Found Hiding in the Attic
West Jefferson, N.C. – Sheriff B Phil Howell announces the arrest of two females after recovering a stolen vehicle. Lisa…
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Special Weather Statement for Watauga – Tuesday July 1, 2025
NCZ018-012030-Watauga NC-357 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025 …A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WATAUGA COUNTY THROUGH 430 PMEDT… At 357…
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Flood Advisory for Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes – Tuesday July 1, 2025
NCC009-189-193-012245-/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.Y.0110.250701T1946Z-250701T2245Z//00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Ashe NC-Watauga NC-Wilkes NC-346 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025 …FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT THIS EVENING……
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Mountain Trout Jeopardized by Unauthorized Stocking
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) asks the public to refrain from the illegal practice of moving inland fish, specifically…
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North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Causey reminds drivers of auto insurance policy changes
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding residents to be aware of changes to automobile insurance policies set to take effect…
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