Last Updated on October 5, 2024 11:08 am Hurricane Helene Recovery Update – Saturday, October 5 The entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia remains closed as crews continue their assessment of the damage from Hurricane Helene. To assist with recovery efforts, the National Park Service has deployed its Eastern Incident …

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Last Updated on October 4, 2024 6:03 pm Watauga County Government Facilities will reopen Monday, October 7th, 2024 and operate on normal, scheduled hours. Effective 10/4/2024, Watauga County Sanitation Department will operate on the following schedule: Green Valley Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm421 W – Zionville Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00 am – …

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Last Updated on October 4, 2024 5:50 pm Lenoir, North Carolina (Friday, 2:30 pm – October 4, 2024) – An army of over 500 line technicians, along with tree and grading contractors, continue 24/7 power restoration efforts to some 18,000 Blue Ridge Energy members after Hurricane Helene left behind historic damage to western North Carolina.   Crews have made …

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Last Updated on October 4, 2024 1:47 pm There have been numerous rumors and reports on Social Media of persons in the County of people saying that they have saw bodies and floating bodies.   At present the death toll in Avery County is at 4 as a result of Hurricane Helene.  If anyone sees a …

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Last Updated on October 4, 2024 1:12 pm Weather forecasts show temperatures dropping into the upper 30s and 40s in the week ahead. Many residents in our area will be switching to secondary heating sources due to damaged infrastructure from Hurricane Helene. What they may not realize is that turning up the heat can increase …

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Last Updated on October 4, 2024 1:05 pm Here is a list of PARTIAL closures as of 10/4 12:30pm 400 GUY FORD RD 1146 RIVER RD 100 JUSTUS RD 400 SILVERSTONE RD 1786 NC HWY 194 S 300 SHERWOOD RD RAY BROWN MILL RIDGE BRIDGE BAIRDS CREEK 194 S CAMP BROADSTONE BEECH MOUNTAIN PARKWAY AND …

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Last Updated on October 4, 2024 12:54 pm Every day, Town of Boone operations may change. As such, please see below information and guidance so that you may stay informed as a resident and community member: Town of Boone Non-Emergency Call Center's Updated Hours: The Town of Boone's Administration Department has been working as the …

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Last Updated on October 4, 2024 1:13 pm WataugaOnline continues to provide updates via very limited cell signal. Thanks for your understanding if updates are not as timely as would be before the storm. Thanks Heating Safety During Hurricane Helene Recovery PSA. See this link for more information. Watauga County Emergency Services Partial list of …

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