Last Updated on February 7, 2026 7:13 pm The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have entered into a $290 million Good Neighbor Agreement to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. The agreement — the largest of its kind for the Forest Service — will speed …

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Last Updated on February 7, 2026 7:10 pm Friday, February 6, 2026 Today, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Neva Specht hosted faculty and staff for the Spring Faculty and Staff Meeting, which included updates from Provost Specht, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice Chancellor J.J. Brown and me, as well as remarks from Faculty Senate …

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Last Updated on February 7, 2026 7:03 pm Ashe County, N.C. – Sheriff B. Phil Howell is proud to announce the launch of the Ashe County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff's Community Crime Map, a new online tool designed to keep residents informed, engaged, and connected when it comes to public safety. The Community Crime Map project …

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Last Updated on February 6, 2026 4:57 pm At 3:35 PM on February 5, 2026, Boone Fire was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on US Hwy 321 South near Niley Cook Rd.  The occupant of this vehicle was reported to be entrapped in the vehicle.  Responding emergency services vehicles and apparatus were parked on …

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Last Updated on February 6, 2026 4:15 pm NCDOT crews across the High Country are getting ready for a third round of winter weather tonight. While significant accumulation isn't anticipated, strong winds may pose a challenge to our response. Crews must pause work if sustained wind speeds reach 35 mph. Winds that strong could cause …

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Last Updated on February 6, 2026 2:30 pm Lenoir, North Carolina (February 6, 2026) – Blue Ridge Energy is prepared for and monitoring a strong cold front moving into its service area starting late tonight through Saturday that could bring high wind gusts causing possible outages. Snowfall from one to six inches is also predicted …

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Last Updated on February 5, 2026 1:24 pm The National Weather Service has issued both a High Wind Watch and a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. Wind Forecast Details Timing: Friday evening through Saturday evening Wind Conditions: Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph Gusts up to 60 mph …

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Last Updated on February 5, 2026 1:18 pm The National Weather Service has issued alerts for multiple counties in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. Avery County Winter Weather Advisory Timing: 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday Precipitation: Snow Accumulation: 1 to 4 inches Location-specific: Up to 6 inches near Tennessee border …

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