Last Updated on November 18, 2025 3:33 pm The Watauga County Board of Education and Watauga County Commissioners organized a joint effort to formally recognize several outstanding athletic achievements during their Nov. 17 meeting, celebrating a historic season for Watauga High School athletics. The special joint meeting brought together both boards to honor players and …

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Last Updated on November 18, 2025 10:07 am VALLE CRUCIS, NC — The Valle Crucis Community Council is excited to announce Valle Glow, a joyful holiday event set for Friday, November 21, 2025, at the historic Apple Barn and Holy Cross Episcopal Church grounds. This festive gathering, made possible by generous community support and local …

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Last Updated on November 18, 2025 1:38 pm Tuesday, November 18, 1:15 PM – The Avery County Sheriff's Office wants to update the public on the fire from last night. The fire is contained and under control. Fire crews from Avery County and adjoining jurisdictions along with the Fire Marshal's Office and NC Forest Service …

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Last Updated on November 17, 2025 3:47 pm Ashe County, NC – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 35-year-old David Michael Bennett, of West Jefferson, on charges of larceny, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia following reports of stolen mail in the Pine Swamp area in Fleetwood. …

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Last Updated on November 17, 2025 3:12 pm Come Back Shack is thrilled to announce the launch of its third annual “Give Back Shack” partnership with Watauga County Schools (WCS). This beloved community initiative is dedicated to eliminating the significant student lunch debt accumulated by local students, which currently totals over $25,000 annually. The initiative …

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Last Updated on November 17, 2025 2:50 pm The 68th Annual Farm City Banquet was held last week at Boone United Methodist Church, and Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) presented the “Conservationist of the Year” award to the Valle Crucis Conference Center (VCCC) for their 180-year commitment to local agriculture practices. Eric Hiegl, BRC’s Senior Director …

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Last Updated on November 17, 2025 1:40 pm Granite Falls- On Sunday, November 16th at approximately 6:35 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision involving a pedestrian on US 321 near Glen Ridge Drive, in Caldwell County. A 2021 GMC Sierra was traveling South on US 321 and …

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