Last Updated on February 18, 2026 6:09 pm Tim Walker of Boone will be recognized as a Silver Beaver Award recipient at the Scouting America Old Hickory Council's Awards Reception on March 25, 2026. The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award in Scouting America, presented to registered adult leaders who have made …

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Last Updated on February 17, 2026 2:59 pm Film and television production activity in North Carolina generated an estimated $185.5 million in direct in-state spending in 2025. The total reflects robust investment across feature films, streaming and television series, reality programming, commercials, and independent projects, and the sum ranks as the fourth-highest year-end total since the …

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Last Updated on February 17, 2026 2:47 pm A Staples store in Watauga was recently fined again for excessive price-scanner errors by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division (NCDA&CS). The store, located at 1275 Blowing Rock Road in Boone, paid a $4,670 fine following three failed inspections during the final quarter …

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Last Updated on February 17, 2026 2:26 pm The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced 22 measles cases in North Carolina since late December 2025. As cases continue to rise across the state, NCDHHS urges vaccination for everyone ages one year and older and recommends health care providers consider early vaccination for infants living in …

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Last Updated on February 16, 2026 11:01 am At approximately 2 pm on Sunday, February 15th, Watauga County Communications received a fire call from an resident at the 100 block of Cranberry Trail in Zionville. The two occupants were able to make a safe exit from the home. There were no reported injuries and the …

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Last Updated on February 14, 2026 7:23 pm Boone, NC- The Children’s Council of Watauga County is proud to announce the renewal of its Family Forward NC Employer Certification, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to creating a workplace where employees and their families can thrive. Family Forward NC, an initiative of the North Carolina Early Childhood …

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Last Updated on February 14, 2026 6:54 pm Friday, February 13, 2026 At Appalachian State University, our commitment to academic excellence and student success is exemplified daily in the teaching, research and service conducted by our faculty, staff and students. The results are meaningful — not just for our university community but also for communities across the …

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Last Updated on February 13, 2026 5:09 pm A small earthquake was recorded on Friday, February 13, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Earthquake Details Magnitude: 2.2 Time: 12:15 PM local time Location: 36.449N 81.081W Depth: 0 km (surface level) Location Specifics The earthquake was centered: 7.3 km (4.5 mi) SSE of Sparta, North …

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