Kenneth Reece

Sports

Boone Native Anderson Castle Makes NFL Debut in Colts’ Preseason Opener

Aug 15, 2026

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Boone Native Anderson Castle Makes NFL Debut in Colts’ Preseason Opener

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News

Drought Monitor Update — Thursday August 13, 2026

Aug 13, 2026

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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday August 13, 2026

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News

WATAUGA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFERS SAFETY REMINDERS FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON

Aug 12, 2026

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WATAUGA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFERS SAFETY REMINDERS FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON

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Alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for High Country Until 2 a.m. Wednesday

Aug 11, 2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for High Country Until 2 a.m. Wednesday

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News

Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Meth Arrest in Blowing Rock

Aug 11, 2026

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Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Meth Arrest in Blowing Rock

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News

Structure Fire Reported in Sugar Grove Sunday Morning

Aug 11, 2026

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Structure Fire Reported in Sugar Grove Sunday Morning

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News

Aug 10, 2026

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Boone Town Council to Name Greenway Bridge for Rufus Edmisten, Hear Boonerang and Climate Reports Wednesday

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News

Aug 10, 2026

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Boone to Name Greenway Bridge After Rufus Edmisten

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Watauga County Schools

Aug 7, 2026

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Watauga BOE to Consider Valle Crucis Architect Contract, Artificial Turf RFQ Monday

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News

Aug 6, 2026

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Appalachian State Announces Separation of Former Music Professor Following Sexual Misconduct Investigation

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News

Drought Monitor Update — Thursday August 6, 2026

Aug 6, 2026

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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday August 6, 2026

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News

New Crosswalk, Island Coming to Blowing Rock Road and Winkler’s Creek Road

Aug 6, 2026

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New Crosswalk, Island Coming to Blowing Rock Road and Winkler’s Creek Road

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Entertainment

App State Women’s Basketball to Host Virginia Tech in 2027-28 — Also Marks Return of Kate Sears to Boone

Aug 4, 2026

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App State Women’s Basketball to Host Virginia Tech in 2027-28 — Also Marks Return of Kate Sears to Boone

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News

Blowing Rock Restaurant Mourns Loss of Employee Dylan Roberts After Holden Beach Tragedy

Aug 3, 2026

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Blowing Rock Restaurant Mourns Loss of Employee Dylan Roberts After Holden Beach Tragedy

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Alerts

Flood Warning including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes – Sunday August 2, 2026

Aug 2, 2026

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Flood Warning including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes – Sunday August 2, 2026

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News

Howard Knob County Park Reopens With New $2.2 Million Skybridge Overlook — A Mountain With a Story as Big as Its Views

Aug 2, 2026

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Howard Knob County Park Reopens With New $2.2 Million Skybridge Overlook — A Mountain With a Story as Big as Its Views

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News

Flood Advisory in effect until early Sunday

Aug 1, 2026

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Flood Advisory in effect until early Sunday

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Sports

Archdale’s Jerome Davis, First Bull Rider East of the Mississippi to Win a World Title, Inducted Into ProRodeo Hall of Fame

Jul 31, 2026

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Archdale’s Jerome Davis, First Bull Rider East of the Mississippi to Win a World Title, Inducted Into ProRodeo Hall of Fame

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News

Back To School 2026-27 begins in the High Country

Jul 31, 2026

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Back To School 2026-27 begins in the High Country

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News

Charlotte PD Officer Charged After Allegedly Leaking Undercover Plate Info to Target of Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Drug Probe

Jul 30, 2026

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Charlotte PD Officer Charged After Allegedly Leaking Undercover Plate Info to Target of Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Drug Probe

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News

Demolition of Historic Banner Elk Hospital Enters Final Phase After 27 Years Vacant

Jul 30, 2026

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Demolition of Historic Banner Elk Hospital Enters Final Phase After 27 Years Vacant

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News

Drought Monitor Update — Thursday July 30, 2026

Jul 30, 2026

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Drought Monitor Update — Thursday July 30, 2026

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Diesel

High Country Gas Prices Climb Again to $3.69 as Iran Conflict Pushes National Average Above $4

Jul 29, 2026

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High Country Gas Prices Climb Again to $3.69 as Iran Conflict Pushes National Average Above $4

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Weather News

August 1st begins “beans in the jar” month to predict upcoming snows for winter 2026-27 season

Jul 29, 2026

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August 1st begins “beans in the jar” month to predict upcoming snows for winter 2026-27 season

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Alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes Counties Through 8 PM – Tuesday July 28, 2026

Jul 28, 2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes Counties Through 8 PM – Tuesday July 28, 2026

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