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Watauga and Ashe Counties Experience Significant Rainfall and Face Strong Winds, Leading to Flood and Wind Advisories Through Sunday, October 11.

Twenty-Two Charlotte Firefighters Are on Standby to Provide Critical Water Rescue and Structural Support as the Remnants of Hurricane Isaias Bring Flooding to the Region.

A Settlement Between Duke Energy and Major Tech Companies Aims to Ensure Large Electricity Consumers Pay for Their Grid Usage Without Affecting Resident Power Rates.

Parts of Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Are Experiencing Ongoing Flooding This Sunday, with Several Inches of Rain Having Fallen Since Saturday Morning.

The Funding From the Appalachian Regional Commission Will Support Board Development, Communications, and Staff to Enhance the Organization's Mission and Economic Vitality.

The Region Can Expect Showers and Thunderstorms Throughout Sunday, with Isolated Tornado Chances, Before a Week of Warm, Dry Weather Begins.

A 17-Year-Old Has Been Residing in North Country Hospitals for Months Due to a Lack of Alternative Housing and Care Options, Following a Stay-Away Order.

The Remnants of Hurricane Isaias Are Expected to Bring Significant Rainfall, Potential Flash Flooding, and Gusty Winds to the Boone Area and Surrounding Mountains Starting Late Today.

High Country Residents Faced Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Saturday, Leading to Local Power Outages and Widespread Flood Alerts Through Sunday Evening.

Mr. Tester Led the Boone Police Department for More Than a Decade Before Entering Full-Time Ministry, Leaving a Fifty-Year Legacy of Public and Spiritual Service in the High Country.

Major Waterline and Hydrant Replacements Are Scheduled to Begin on Park Avenue, Complementing Other Ongoing Repairs and Upcoming Civic Events, Including the Start of Early Voting for the 2026 General Election.

The Watauga County Board of Education's Oct. 13 Meeting Agenda Includes a Proposed Wrestling Facility, the 2025-26 Audit Report, and an Early Childhood Education Partnership.

The Boone Town Council Will Convene Wednesday Morning for a Regular Meeting Featuring Discussions on a Large Apartment Complex, a Proposed Reversal of Traffic Flow on Part of Howard Street, and Various Community-Focused Initiatives.

An Emergency Declaration Ahead of Hurricane Isaias Triggers Enhanced Consumer Protection Laws, Making Unlicensed Storm Repair a Felony in Affected Counties.

House Bill 3 Signed Today Aims to Reduce Fuel Expenses for Families Across North Carolina, with the Governor Calling for Broader Legislative Action.

Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Are Under Flood Watches and Wind Advisories Today as the Post-Tropical Cyclone Moves Through the Region, Bringing Substantial Rainfall and Gusty Conditions.

After Holding a Share of the Lead Through Two Rounds, App State's Golf Team Finished Ninth Following Strong Performances From Competitors in the Final Round.

Theatrical Honor Society Alpha Psi Omega Will Present the Cult Classic at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Fostering Community and a Unique Experience for Local Audiences.

Experts Attribute the Below-Average September Count of Raptors to a Shift in Migratory Routes, Influenced by Weather, Rather Than Declining Populations.

Cooperative Staff Have Completed Storm Preparations and Urge Members to Prepare for Potential Outages, Emphasizing Safety Around Downed Power Lines.

Jenna and Annie Are Generating Excitement for Homecoming, New Releases, and a Birthday, While an Appeal Is Made for Community Backing to Sustain Local Journalism Operations.

Gusts up to 60 Mph Possible Along Ridges, with Potential for Power Outages and Difficult Driving Conditions Through Sunday.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Has Issued a Flood Watch for Watauga, Ashe, and Wilkes Counties, Effective From Saturday Morning Through Sunday Evening, Due to Anticipated Heavy Rainfall.

Residents and Visitors Should Anticipate Significant Congestion on Roads, Especially Around Valle Crucis and Banner Elk, During the Weekend of October 17-18, 2026, Due to Multiple Major Events.

The "Relief at the Pump Act" Now Heads to Governor Josh Stein, Proposing to Pause the 41-Cent-Per-Gallon Tax Through Late 2026.