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WEBGov. Cooper stops in Boone as High Country continues to work toward recovery. By Moss Brennan [email protected]. Updated Oct 5, 2024. BOONE — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper stopped in Boone to assess damage and relief operations, thank volunteers, and speak with people who we…. Read more.
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WEBA level-1 trauma storm: Mental health effects from Hurricane Helene could be drastic, experts say. Updated Oct 3, 2024. After Hurricane Helene rampaged through six southern states last week, approximately 200 people have been reported dead, with experts estimati…. Contribute.
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WEBIncreased human and bear conflicts could occur in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Updated Oct 5, 2024. Impacts from the hurricane on infrastructure and local government services are leading to increased opportunities for bears to find food due t…. Local News.
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WEBJul 31, 2024 · Updated Oct 2, 2024. It is unusual to see Chinook helicopters land in Banner Elk, N.C., at the base of Beech Mountain, delivering much-needed supplies to a disaster zone. But that is what happened this past week as Storm Helene made land on the coast of Florida, then hit Georgia before trouncing through Western …. Mountain Times.
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WEB4 days ago · Arlo and Janis. Thanks to modern technologies, you and more people are reading the Watauga Democrat than ever before. Freedom of the press is essential to preserving democracy: But a free press isn't free. It takes significant resources for Mountain Times Publications' 8 full-time journalists and editors to provide credible, fact-based and ...
WCS welcomes three new assistant principals | Local News ...
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Dr. Coleman Bailey, Dr. Kimberly Coleman and Sarah Boles are the new WCS assistant principals. Photos submitted. WATAUGA — Watauga County Schools has welcomed three new administrators for the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Grady “Coleman” Bailey and Dr. Kimberly Coleman join Watauga High School as assistant principals, and Sarah Boles joins ...
Influential 'Queens of Blowing Rock' celebrated in new book
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Barry Buxton’s new book is out now. Photo Submitted. BLOWING ROCK — Barry Buxton is one of the few citizens of Blowing Rock that can claim the title of a true local. Buxton has called Blowing Rock his home since childhood and went to Blowing Rock Elementary. kAm“x ECF=J 2> 2 ?2E:G6 @7 q=@H:?8 #@4< [” qFIE@?
Norris delivers first State of the University address
WEBSep 4, 2024 · BOONE — Appalachian State University Interim Chancellor Heather Norris presented her first State of the University address to an audience of faculty and staff on Thursday, Aug. 29. Norris began her address by touting the university’s 125-year history of resilience, built upon its “essential purpose” of providing access to high-quality ...
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WEBSep 13, 2018 · Submit An Obituary. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death. Go to form.
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WEBSep 25, 2024 · A member of the North Carolina Press Association, The Blowing Rocket has won numerous awards throughout the years for its insightful coverage, notable features and columns, and service to the community. The Blowing Rocket is a weekly newspaper that comes out every Thursday morning. Contact that Blowing Rocket by calling (828) 264-6397.