Last Updated on November 26, 2025 8:12 am NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-261800-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0016.251127T0000Z-251127T1600Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of Troutdale, Independence, Whitetop, Duo,Boone, Rainelle, Quinwood, Sparta, West Jefferson, and Volney121 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM ESTTHURSDAY… * WHAT…West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to …

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Last Updated on November 26, 2025 8:08 am Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA222 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-270730-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-222 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM ESTTHURSDAY… This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,southwest Virginia and southeast …

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Last Updated on November 25, 2025 7:47 pm AppHealthCare has identified 8 cases of pertussis and 20 cases under investigation. These cases are among school age children and young adults. Some of these cases have known connections to other cases of pertussis. The cases who have been vaccinated have experienced a milder illness. AppHealthCare is …

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Last Updated on November 25, 2025 3:01 pm The Watauga County Historical Society (WCHS) continues to expand its roster of Hall of Fame inductees for the year 2025, building on an initiative started in 2022 as part of Boone’s 150th celebrations. WCHS is delighted to announce that Joseph “Joe” Claude Miller (1939-2023) has been selected …

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Last Updated on November 25, 2025 2:50 pm N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Paul Tine on Tuesday released the agency's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap designed to transform the DMV into an exceptional customer service organization. “This strategic plan will be our playbook for transforming NCDMV into an exceptional customer service organization,” said …

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Last Updated on November 25, 2025 6:14 am Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA340 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>018-WVZ042-260845-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Mercer-340 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina,southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE…Today and tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous …

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Last Updated on November 24, 2025 5:35 pm Slumber time for black bears is quickly approaching, and in some cases, already happening. Now is the time to start bear proofing residential and commercial properties to discourage winter denning. Black bears have been known to den in surprising places: under decks and storage sheds, crawl spaces, vacant homes, …

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Last Updated on November 24, 2025 5:08 pm The Boone Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired K9 Meeka, a beloved working dog whose 6-year career left a life-long imprint on the department and the community she served. Meeka, a Dutch-born Dutch Shepherd, arrived in the United States at two years old …

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