Last Updated on February 21, 2026 2:18 pm 🔴 WINTER STORM WARNING – AVERY COUNTYNational Weather ServiceSaturday, February 21, 2026, 1:50 PM In effect from MIDNIGHT TONIGHT through MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT. Heavy snow expected. 2-6 inches with up to 10 inches possible along the Tennessee border and higher elevations. Wind gusts up to 50 mph …

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Last Updated on February 21, 2026 2:15 pm ❄️ WINTER WEATHER ADVISORYNational Weather ServiceSaturday, February 21, 2026, 1:59 PM In effect from MIDNIGHT TONIGHT through MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT for Watauga and Ashe Counties. Snow expected with up to 4 inches. Locally higher amounts above 4,000 feet. Wind gusts up to 45 mph Temperatures falling into …

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Last Updated on February 21, 2026 11:00 am WILKES COUNTY – Dr. Mark Byrd, Superintendent of Wilkes County Schools, was found dead at his Hays residence Friday afternoon, according to Wilkes County Sheriff Chris Shew. Byrd, 52, was found with an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at his residence at 1025 Oak Ridge …

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Last Updated on February 19, 2026 2:47 pm Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise Feb. 19 through sunset Feb. 28 in honor of Civil Rights Activist, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who passed away on Tuesday. A protege of the late Dr. …

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Last Updated on February 19, 2026 1:29 pm NEWLAND, NC – A timely connection between a local non-profit and Avery County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is set to improve the lives of Avery residents. Quiet Givers has announced a donation of durable medical equipment to Avery County EMS, establishing a specialized inventory for use in the …

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Last Updated on February 19, 2026 10:36 am The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that more than $125,000 has been raised to support the employees impacted by the fire at Bistro Roca. The Chamber will officially begin disbursing funds on Thursday, February 19th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Blowing Rock Chamber offices. Thanks to …

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Last Updated on February 18, 2026 6:09 pm Tim Walker of Boone will be recognized as a Silver Beaver Award recipient at the Scouting America Old Hickory Council's Awards Reception on March 25, 2026. The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award in Scouting America, presented to registered adult leaders who have made …

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Last Updated on February 17, 2026 2:59 pm Film and television production activity in North Carolina generated an estimated $185.5 million in direct in-state spending in 2025. The total reflects robust investment across feature films, streaming and television series, reality programming, commercials, and independent projects, and the sum ranks as the fourth-highest year-end total since the …

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