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WHS Seniors Receive Lenoir-Rhyne Presidential Scholarship
A special ceremony took place at Watauga High School the morning of Thursday, March 7 at Watauga High School to…
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Educator workshops return to Grandfather Mountain in 2024
LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is excited to announce…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Monday, March 18, 2024
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA359 AM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-190800-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-359 AM EDT Mon Mar 18…
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Caldwell County man predicts a big win then uncovers $500,000 prize
James Brown of Lenoir recently told a store clerk he felt a big win coming and weeks later a $10…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Sunday, March 17, 2024
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA222 PM EDT Sun Mar 17 2024 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015>017-181830-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-222 PM EDT Sun Mar 17…
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Research Underway on an Elusive Mountain Rabbit that may be Impacted by a Deadly Disease
It’s rare to spot an Appalachian cottontail rabbit in the wild. They live in the high elevations and steep topography of the…
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Appalachian State
App State Gospel Choir uplifts campus and local community through song
Editor’s Note: Appalachian State University celebrates 125 years of educational leadership in 2024. This story is part of a series celebrating…
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Call for Submissions for a new Hellbender Mural in downtown Boone
The Downtown Boone Development Association (DBDA), in partnership with the Centers for Biological Diversity and the Watauga Arts Council is…
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Registration now open for App State’s Camp Crinkleroot
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Camp Crinkleroot — an annual free day camp for children ages 8 to 14…
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High Country Humanities presents ‘Documentary Filmmakers on Interpreting Rural Life’
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's High Country Humanities — with support from North Carolina Humanities — will present “Documentary…
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Grandfather Mountain January 2024 Weather Report
LINVILLE, N.C. – January 2024 saw quite a bit of snowfall on Grandfather Mountain, as well as some blustery conditions,…
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Arkansas Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Child Pornography, Boone Police Help With Investigation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Cannon Earl Kress, 50, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, was sentenced to 20 years in prison today for…
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Lady Pioneers fall short in 4A Final Four playoffs
The Lady Pioneer basketball team fell just a bit short in the state 4A playoffs in Winston-Salem on Thursday. Lady…
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Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert in effect including Avery County – Thursday March 14, 2024
ALERT (3/14/24 – 10:20AM): A Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert for PM2.5 has been issued for Avery, Burke, McDowell, Mitchell…
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Boonerang Kick-Off Event to Feature “Boone’s Got Talent” Show at Appalachian Theatre
“There is something in the water.” This phrase has been recycled many times to describe the unusual amount of talented…
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A lane of 105 in Boone to be closed part of Tuesday & Wednesday March 12 & 13, 2024
The right lane of Highway 105 heading toward Blowing Rock Road will be closed from 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m…
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ECRS makes donation to the Mother-Baby Home Visiting Program
[Boone, NC] – ECRS, a local transaction and retail solutions business, has made a donation to AppHealthCare’s Mother-Baby Home Visiting program. The…
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Lees-McRae College partners with Avery County High School on Memorandum of Understanding that opens doors for local students
BANNER ELK, N.C.─ Lees-McRae College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Avery County High School that creates a…
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App State’s Days of Service contribute hundreds of volunteer hours to Watauga County nonprofits
BOONE, N.C. — App State’s Office of Community-Engaged Leadership (CEL) held its second annual Mobilize the Mountains Day of Service on Feb.…
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Partnership announces plans to improve parking/river access at Wilson Creek
Nebo, NC, March 7, 2024— A diverse partnership is leading an effort to create a more sustainable future for Wilson…
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