Last Updated on August 6, 2025 3:52 pm At approximately 1:00 pm, Watauga County Communications received a call regarding a paraglider who had landed off course in the Silverstone area of Zionville. The patient fell through the tree canopy and to the ground, sustaining minor injuries, according to Watauga Emergency Services. The paraglider was taken …

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Last Updated on August 6, 2025 3:00 pm BOONE – Watauga County Schools and Parkway School are pleased to announce Angela Bland as the new assistant principal at Parkway. ”We are thrilled to welcome Angela Bland as the new assistant principal at Parkway School,” said Parkway School principal Martha Trimble. “As a Watauga County native, …

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Last Updated on August 6, 2025 1:31 pm Lansing, N.C. – Sheriff B Phil Howell announces the arrest of 43-year-old Kenneth Kirkland Pittman of Lansing, NC, for failure to appear in court on 12 drug charges from Wilkes County. On July 19th, 2025, Ashe County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Daniel Cox and Deputy Elijah Williams were …

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Last Updated on August 6, 2025 9:44 am Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has been a vital part of Watauga County for several decades, continually expanding program offerings, facilities, and resources for local students. Currently, CCC&TI is in the final stages of expanding its Watauga Occupational Training Facility to add 10,000 square feet of …

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Last Updated on August 6, 2025 9:29 am Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA352 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025 NCZ001>004-018>020-VAZ015>017-032>034-043>047-058-059-070800-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-352 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,southwest Virginia and west central Virginia. .DAY ONE…Today and tonight. …

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Last Updated on August 5, 2025 7:34 pm A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Tuesday at Hospitality House of Northwest N.C. to celebrate the opening of the new Kids PlaySpace, and the presentation of Rowan Tait's Eagle Scout Award. The Eagle Scout Award is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program. Donors …

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Last Updated on August 5, 2025 7:11 am Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA320 AM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 NCZ001>006-018>020-060730-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-320 AM EDT Tue Aug 5 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolinaand northwest North Carolina. .DAY ONE…Today and tonight. Batches of moderate to heavy rainfall enhanced by upslope …

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Last Updated on August 4, 2025 4:34 pm The Avery County Department of Social Services initiated a complaint investigation on August 2, 2025, against The Heritage of Sugar Mountain. Violations of the rules for operation of the facility were found, including conditions in the home that weredetrimental to the health and safety of the residents. …

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