Breaking news, weather alerts, and community updates for Boone and Watauga County, NC.
Oct 2, 2026
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Fall color photo updates begin from Grandfather Mountain, NCDMV moves to digital vehicle registration, SSA warns of a new QR code scam, and NCDOT launches a 'Projects Near Me' tool.
Oct 1, 2026
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Gov. Stein unveils a WNC economic recovery plan, NCDOT installs rumble strips on U.S. 321, the Valle Country Fair marks 48 years on Oct. 17, and Blowing Rock celebrates BRAHM's 15th anniversary.
Sep 30, 2026
The National Park Service wraps a $100 million, 75-mile Blue Ridge Parkway rehabilitation project, an Ashe County K9 sniffs out discarded meth during a motorcycle pursuit, Walmart unveils its remodeled West Jefferson Supercenter, and FEMA's Helene recovery funding for North Carolina tops $7.5 billion.
Sep 29, 2026
A fatal head-on collision on US 421, an arrest in last week's pedestrian hit-and-run, and Avery County volunteers continue the search for Kim Ashby on Helene's second anniversary.
Sep 28, 2026
FEMA's Helene recovery funding for NC tops $7.5 billion, an App State Chancellor update, and a new $65 million state grant program for local governments.
Sep 25, 2026
Eric Church's Chief Cares expands its housing initiative into Yancey County, and Governor Stein announces $5 million for small business recovery on a visit to the High Country — today's roundup.
