Last Updated on March 6, 2026 12:32 pm Friday, March 6, 2026 Last week, we held an afternoon of in-person programming for students in our online programs supported by Project Kitty Hawk, a nonprofit partner that works with the UNC System to bring educational programs online — and support students throughout their educational experiences, all …

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Last Updated on March 5, 2026 3:38 pm BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — National Park Service officials announced today that work will resume on a multi-year Great American Outdoor Act road project in western North Carolina. Intermittent road closures are set to begin in mid-March from milepost 280 to 285 near Parkway School Road, and also from milepost 291.8, at US 321/221, to milepost 305.1, near Beacon Heights and US221. Park visitors and neighbors can expect …

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Last Updated on March 4, 2026 3:34 pm North Carolina voters experienced one of the smoothest Election Days in recent history, with no major disruptions, equipment problems, or administrative issues reported across the state’s 100 counties. The successful administration of the election reflects months of preparation by county boards of elections and the dedication of …

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Last Updated on March 4, 2026 12:09 pm A Watauga County EMS supervisor is facing misdemeanor sexual battery and stalking charges following two incidents involving coworkers, according to published reports. The suspect is identified in court records as Corey C. Greer, 34, of Conover. Greer allegedly approached a victim at a Boone business on January …

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Last Updated on March 3, 2026 9:28 pm Polls closed Tuesday evening in the 2026 North Carolina Primary Election. The NC State Board of Elections delayed the release of results statewide after extending voting by one hour at a Halifax County precinct. Below are unofficial results for races in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties as …

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Last Updated on March 3, 2026 9:42 am BOONE, N.C. — Firefighters face enough uncertainty during a blaze without having to question the performance reliability of their turnout gear, or personal protective equipment (PPE). To ensure next-generation PPE meets rigorous safety and performance standards, Appalachian State University researcher Dr. Caroline Smith is putting both gear and firefighters …

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Last Updated on March 2, 2026 9:38 pm It's that time once again to “Spring Forward” as Daylight Saving Time begins. Officially the changeover occurs at 2:00 am Sunday, March 8, 2026, and will end 2:00 am Sunday, November 1, 2026. Records show that the phrase “spring forward, fall back” has been in use at …

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Last Updated on March 3, 2026 7:03 pm UPDATE – 🗳️ NC ELECTION UPDATE – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 The NC State Board of Elections voted unanimously to extend voting by one hour — to 8:30 p.m. — at Halifax County's Littleton precinct due to a delayed opening caused by an electronic poll book issue. …

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