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ASU Polar Plunge Coming Up Next Week
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, February 08 2010

plunge1.jpg App State’s annual Special Olympics fundraiser, The Polar Plunge, is quickly approaching.

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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Avery, Mitchell, & Yancey
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, February 08 2010

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties that will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. Tuesday through 7:00 a.m. Thursday.

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Ashe, Alleghany, & Watauga
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, February 08 2010

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for several counties in the area including Ashe, Alleghany, and Watauga from 11:00 p.m. Monday until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday.

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Virginia Foxx Filed for Reelection in Raleigh
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, February 08 2010

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx officially filed for reelection today at the NC Board of Elections in Raleigh.

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Kennedy Hits Campaign Trail with Rally in Boone
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, February 08 2010

dscf0019.jpg Congressional hopeful, Billy Kennedy began officially campaigning today with several rallies throughout North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District en route to filing at the NC Board of Elections in Raleigh.

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Boone Fire Department Asks Residents to Uncover Fire Hydrants
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, February 08 2010

The Boone Fire Department is asking individuals, businesses, shopping centers, and snow plowing contractors to uncover the fire hydrants in their area.

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Snow Pile Causes Wreck near Mystery Hill
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, February 08 2010

A seven-foot snow pile is to blame for a two-vehicle wreck near Mystery Hill on Highway 321.

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Special Olympics Alpine Games Begin Today at App Ski Mountain
Written by Adam Hicks   
Monday, February 08 2010

Games begin today for the Special Olympics Southeast Region Alpine Games at Appalachian Ski Mountain.

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BREMCO Crews Restore Power to Customers
Written by Adam Hicks   
Sunday, February 07 2010

Blue Ridge Electric restored power to all their customers by late Sunday afternoon.

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App Grad Begins Radio Sports Talk Show in Charlotte Area
Written by Adam Hicks   
Sunday, February 07 2010

n29710165_32363020_5197.jpg 2009 Appalachian State University alumnus Bryce Johnson will host his first installment of his radio sports talk show on Monday morning.

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BREMCO Crews Almost Have Power Fully Restored
Written by Adam Hicks   
Sunday, February 07 2010

outage_photo_submitted_by_member.jpg Crews from Blue Ridge Electric almost have power fully restored to all their customers this morning.

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Sunday Morning Road Condition Check
Written by Adam Hicks   
Sunday, February 07 2010

For the most part, road conditions are continuing to improve around the region after the latest winter storm.

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ASU rebounds to beat WCU, 89-77
Written by MIke Kelly   
Saturday, February 06 2010

The Appalachian State men's basketball team continued its Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality on Saturday in Cullowhee, NC.

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Curry selected for NBA All-Star 3-point contest
Written by Mike Kelly   
Saturday, February 06 2010

Former Davidson College great Stephen Curry has been selected to compete in the NBA All-Star game 3-point contest next week at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, TX.

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Heavy, Wet Snow Causes Problems for BREMCO Crews
Written by Adam Hicks   
Saturday, February 06 2010

Usually when there are large-scale power outages ice is to blame.  This time around, Blue Ridge Electric crews are dealing with wet snow.

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UPDATED @ 8:35 Road Conditions Improving
Written by Adam Hicks   
Saturday, February 06 2010

blowing_rock_road.jpg Most main roads across the area are in good condition as we reach the homestretch of this week’s winter storm.

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Alleghany County Sees Substantial Power Outages
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

Although minor power outages have been reported around Blue Ridge Electric’s service area, Alleghany County has seen the most outages so far.

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Weather Officials Still Unsure What Type of Precipitation to Expect for Remainder of Storm
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

Most news from the National Weather Service indicates the heaviest precipitation has passed the High Country, but weather officials seem to be unsure as to what type of precipitation to expect for the remainder of the storm.

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Wind Advisory Issued for Listening Area
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory until midnight for much of the listening area.

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Friday Afternoon Road Update
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

DOT crews are still treating and scraping roadways this afternoon and Resident Engineer with the Watauga County DOT Kevin Whittington says the condition on primary roads are improving.

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Winter Weather Changes Schedules for Local Athletic Events
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

This weekend’s winter storm has caused cancellations and time changes for athletic events involving both Watauga High School and Appalachian State.

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Maine Native Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Credit Cards
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

sapiel.jpg The Boone Police Department arrested a Maine native with two counts of financial transaction card theft and three counts of financial transaction card fraud.

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Power Outages on the Rise
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

As the snow in the High Country has turned to freezing rain, power outage reports are on the rise across the region.

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Don’t Forget to Take Care of Your Pets During this Winter Storm
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

Watauga County’s Chief Animal Control Officer Steve Norris wants to remind pet owners to take special precautions in this type of weather to keep pets safe.

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National Weather Service Warns of White Outs
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

The National Weather Service is warning residents that bands of heavy snow and sleet moving across the area could cause white outs in some regions of the High Country.

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Limited Power Outages Reported as of Friday Morning
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

As of Friday morning, Blue Ridge Electric crews have responded to a handful of power outages that have occurred because of the severe winter weather.

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Boone Police Ask Residents to Stay Home
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

At least six inches fell overnight in most areas of the High Country, which is making even main highways extremely treacherous.

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DOT Reacts to Winter Storm
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

Resident Engineer with the Watauga County DOT, Kevin Whittington said every truck and piece of equipment that is at the DOT’s disposal is on the roadway working to treat and scrape the road.

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Snow and Sleet Affecting Travel
Written by Adam Hicks   
Friday, February 05 2010

A light drizzle of snow and sleet began falling in the High Country around 7:30 Thursday night and an almost constant snowfall has many parking lots and secondary roads covered. Main Roads are snow covered and slick as well with traffic obstructions being reported on Highway 421 South of Boone with the North bound lanes being blocked around the intersection with Old 421 ascending the mountain. A tractor trailor blocking one North bound lane of Blowing Rock Rd/321 headed toward Boone near the Elk Motel.

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