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Boone Fire Department, Watauga County Fire Marshals Office Urge Residents to Charge Devices Safely for Fire Prevention Week
The theme for Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™), October 4–10, 2026, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”…
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One Fatality Reported in Johnson County, TN Crash Involving Abingdon Football Team’s Bus
One person has died following a crash Friday night in Johnson County, Tennessee, that involved a school bus carrying the…
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Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Top 10 Scams Targeting Residents
The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a growing wave of scams that use phone calls, text messages,…
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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday October 1, 2026
North Carolina’s drought picture is mixed this week, with significant improvement in severity across the western mountains even as dry…
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Flag Alert: Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former NC First Lady Dottie Martin
Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Monday,…
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SSA OIG Scam Alert: Think Before You Scan — Beware of QR Code Phishing
The Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General (SSA OIG) is warning the public about a fast-growing scam that…
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NCDMV Transitions to Digital Vehicle Registration Today
ROCKY MOUNT – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles wants to remind customers that beginning today, NCDMV will no longer…
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Rumble Strips, Pavement Markings to Improve Safety on U.S. 321
BOONE – An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor will continue installing new safety measures on U.S. 321 between Blowing Rock…
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Governor Stein Shares Plan to Support Western North Carolina’s Long Term Economic Growth
(RALEIGH) Today in Chimney Rock, Governor Stein met with local business owners and shared the new Western North Carolina Economic…
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EdNC Spotlights RISE Caldwell-Watauga’s Work Connecting Students to Local Careers
EducationNC (EdNC) recently featured RISE Caldwell-Watauga in an article and video highlighting how local students, employers and education partners are…
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Valle Country Fair Celebrates 48 Years on Oct. 17
VALLE CRUCIS, NC — A hint of cooler temperatures means it’s time to start thinking about autumn and the 48th…
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Blue Ridge Parkway Completes Historic 75-Mile Road Rehabilitation Project
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — The National Park Service today announced the completion of a more than $100 million rehabilitation of…
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Boone Police Charge Lenoir Man in Hit-and-Run That Injured Two Pedestrians on West King Street
Boone Police have charged a Lenoir man in connection with a hit-and-run collision that left two pedestrians with potentially life-threatening…
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Linville-Central Rescue Squad Continues Search for Kim Ashby on Second Anniversary of Helene
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene, volunteer members of Linville-Central Rescue Squad returned to the Elk River Falls area…
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Watauga County Fatal Collision on US 421 at Mabel School Road
ZIONVILLE – On Monday, September 28th at approximately 09:59 a.m., The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated…
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K9 Alpha Locates Suspected Discarded Drugs During Motorcycle Pursuit
WARRENSVILLE, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 27-year-old Lance James Mahala of Creston after a motorcycle…
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NCDOT Launches Interactive ‘Projects Near Me’ Tool
RALEIGH – The public has a new way to keep tabs on transportation projects that are underway or upcoming, whether…
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Blowing Rock Update: Waterline Work, BRAHM Anniversary, Blood Drive Date Correction and More
Blowing Rock Town Manager Alice Derian shared a series of updates this month covering infrastructure projects, council actions, and community…
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Walmart Unveils Newly Remodeled West Jefferson Supercenter
Examples of the new store renovations include vignette displays, an expanded pet department and updated apparel department. WEST JEFFERSON, NC…
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New Traffic Pattern for I-77 North Traffic at Surry County Line
Contract crews are replacing the I-77 North bridge between Yadkin, Surry counties JONESVILLE – An N.C. Department of Transportation contractor…
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