Last Updated on February 2, 2026 5:16 pm RALEIGH – State transportation officials are making progress plowing snow and ice from interstates and four-lane highways, but it will take several days to clear other state-maintained roads, and icy spots will make driving difficult in some areas. “Our crews worked hard to clear most interstates yesterday and …

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Last Updated on February 2, 2026 1:48 pm The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting family members of recently arrested individuals. Scam Details Callers claim to be from the Sheriff’s Office Demand immediate bail payment Use convincing tactics, including personal details Critical Information The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office WILL …

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Last Updated on February 2, 2026 11:33 am As the temperature outside drops, Boone families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm. What they may not realize is that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires.  According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), half of all home-heating fires occur during the winter months. On average, NFPA research shows that heating equipment …

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Last Updated on February 2, 2026 11:30 am Watauga Rescue has announced a new collaborative partnership with Meat Camp Fire Department, aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities across the Meat Camp and Todd/Creston regions. Partnership Highlights Watauga Rescue will share its current 6-wheeled Polaris side-by-side with Meat Camp Fire This follows the recent acquisition of …

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Last Updated on February 2, 2026 11:29 am Traffic Stop in Blowing Rock leads to arrest for felony possession of meth and concealed weapon charges. On Thursday, January 22 Blowing Rock Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on US 321 South that was displaying a license plate was revoked and belonged on …

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Last Updated on February 2, 2026 10:51 am Boone, NC – On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Boone Police Department, Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation conducted an investigation of a Boone man for the Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).    The Boone Police Department, Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and North Carolina State …

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Last Updated on February 2, 2026 10:46 am The Town of Jefferson has issued a water system pressure advisory following a water main break on Sunday evening, February 1, 2026. Incident Details Location: AEV Lane Impact: Low water pressure and potential water system contamination Advisory Recommendations Consumers are advised to: Boil all water used for …

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Last Updated on February 1, 2026 10:40 am Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 – There's been a lot of social media chatter regarding road salt supplies, both locally and statewide. I reached out to NCDOT, and here is their statement: “Due to winter storm responses, road salt and other anti-icing or de-icing supplies remain limited nationwide. …

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