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Blue Ridge Conservancy and the Town of Boone Break Ground at Rivers House Park
Blue Ridge Conservancy and the Town of Boone celebrated a major milestone in outdoor access and regional connectivity last week…
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Former Blowing Rock Mayor and community leader Dr. Herman Lisle Snyder, Jr. passes
Dr. Herman Lisle Snyder Jr., a retired podiatrist who served as Blowing Rock's mayor and was a prominent community leader,…
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13 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 371 New Jobs and over $165 Million of Investment
Governor Josh Stein recently announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 13 grant requests to local governments totaling…
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App State’s Police Officer Development Program prepares 15 new officers for service
BOONE, N.C. — This fall, 15 new graduates of Appalachian State University’s Appalachian Police Academy, a component of the Appalachian Police…
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Earthquake recorded in Ashe County Saturday afternoon
A minor earthquake was recorded in Ashe County on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.2-magnitude quake…
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Winter Weather Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – November 9-11, 2025
NCZ001-018-VAZ015-091545-/O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0015.251110T0000Z-251111T1200Z/Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Including the cities of Independence, Whitetop, Boone, Volney,West Jefferson, and Troutdale242 AM EST Sun Nov 9 2025 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY…
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Winter Weather Advisory for Avery County – November 9-11, 2025
NCZ033-091430-/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0009.251110T0000Z-251111T1200Z/Avery-Including the cities of Ingalls, Newland, and Banner Elk120 AM EST Sun Nov 9 2025 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT…
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NCDHHS Pauses Full SNAP Payments After Court Decision; Remains Ready to Process Benefits When Authorized by Federal Government
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) acknowledges the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision issued late Friday night…
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Ashe Sheriff’s Office: Assault Rifle Falls During Motorcycle Chase
West Jefferson, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 29-year-old Joseph Daniel Dillard of West Jefferson for…
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App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, November 7, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025 One of my greatest joys as Chancellor is sharing points of pride about our beloved Appalachian…
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Federal Plea in Ashe County Cell Phone Tower Fraud Case, Victim Losses of Approximately $816,460.29
Ashe County, NC – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the conviction and plea agreement in a federal criminal case following…
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Crews Battle Growing Wildfire in Beaverdam Area
UPDATE 5:18 PM – At this time, the North Carolina Forest service has released some of the heavy equipment deployed…
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NC Community Foundation and affiliates award $3M in grants to organizations for Helene recovery
The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $3.8 million in grants from its Disaster Relief Fund to support long-term Hurricane…
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CCC&TI Announces Partner Initiative Designed to Connect Students with Work-based Learning Opportunities and Support Local Economy
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has announced a new initiative to help local students connect to work-based learning opportunities…
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Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor ofFormer U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney
Governor Josh Stein has ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning…
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Southern Wildfire Outlook: Elevated Fire Risk Expected Through Winter Despite Recent Rainfall
The National Interagency Fire Center outlook for the Southern Area of the United States released November 1, 2025: Regional fire…
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SNAP Beneficiaries Will Receive Partial November Benefits
As the federal government shutdown continues, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received guidance from the United…
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Lane Closure Needed for Drainage Repairs at Boone Business
BOONE – One lane of U.S. 321 in Watauga County will close for about two weeks while a business repairs…
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High Country to Celebrate Local Agriculture at 68th Annual Farm City Banquet
The 68th Annual Farm City Banquet will celebrate the High Country's agricultural heritage Thursday, November 13 at 6 p.m. at…
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NCDMV Launches Online Upgrade for Teen Drivers from Level 2 to Level 3
Building on recent expansions to online services under Senate Bill 245, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) today announced…
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