Last Updated on November 16, 2025 10:46 am RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that oral rabies vaccine distribution over western North Carolina has been postponed to spring 2026. The bait distribution, originally scheduled to begin in mid-October, was part of an ongoing program to prevent the spread …

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Last Updated on November 16, 2025 10:24 am Friday, November 14, 2025 On Tuesday, despite the snow and cold, we were pleased to celebrate our veterans during our annual recognition ceremony. Veterans Day has been set aside, nationally, to recognize veterans and their families. At Appalachian State University, you have our respect and our thanks …

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Last Updated on November 16, 2025 9:56 am HARRISONBURG, Va. — App State Football wrapped up its 2025 road schedule with a 58-10 loss at No. 24 James Madison on Saturday at Bridgeforth Stadium.The Mountaineers fell to 3-4 in their last seven games against ranked opponents, getting their first points on a 48-yard field goal …

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Last Updated on November 15, 2025 12:17 pm Wind Advisory Issued for Watauga, Ashe Counties Through Sunday Noon | WataugaOnline.com Wind Advisory Issued for Watauga, Ashe Counties Through Sunday Noon WataugaOnline.com Staff | November 15, 2025 ⚠️ Wind Advisory in Effect When: Midnight Saturday night through Noon EST Sunday, November 16 Where: Watauga County, Ashe …

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Last Updated on November 14, 2025 9:45 pm FINAL SCORE – 2nd Round NC 6A State Playoffs Watauga 47 St. Stephens 6 The Pioneers advance to the 3rd round and will HOST next Friday's game in Boone! Watauga improves to 11-0 on the season.

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Last Updated on November 14, 2025 10:50 am WATER OUTAGE ALERT – Cherry Drive Area in Boone A water leak has been discovered on Cherry Drive. The following streets will be without water for 4-6 hours: Cherry Drive Cherrybrook Lane Councill Street Eastbrook Drive Westbrook Drive TRAFFIC ALERT: Cherry Drive from King Street to the …

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Last Updated on November 13, 2025 4:57 pm As we continue to honor the life of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, we also pay tribute to WakeMed Campus Police Officer Roger Smith who died in the line of duty in Garner on Saturday, November 8. For 14 years, Officer Smith served with the WakeMed …

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Last Updated on November 13, 2025 3:25 pm The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning.  Approximately 600,000 households should see the full benefit amount loaded on their EBT cards by Friday. The development comes following the U.S. House …

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