Local School Closings & Delays
Former Appalachian State Chancellor Dr. Francis (Frank) Borkowski passes
Last Updated on January 21, 2025 7:28 pm Dr. Francis (Frank) Borkowski, a former Chancellor at Appalachian State, passed away at his home over the weekend at the age of 88. Dr. Borkowski became the university's fifth leader in 1993, after the retirement of Dr. John E. Thomas. He held the position until 2003. Among …
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No threat found after report of active shooter at McDowell High School
Last Updated on January 21, 2025 12:23 pm No threat was found after a report of an active shooter at McDowell High School this morning. Around 8:11 am McDowell County 911 received an anonymous call of a possible active shooter at McDowell High School, according to a statement by Superintendent Tracy Grit. Law enforcement and …
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Governor Stein, NC Department of Commerce Announce Expansion Of Temporary Recovery Jobs, Training for Residents of 39 Helene-Impacted Counties
Last Updated on January 20, 2025 4:51 pm Residents of 39 counties may now apply to participate in the temporary jobs program that puts North Carolinians to work on recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley announced today. This represents an expansion from the 25-county area that …
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Cold Weather Advisory & Extreme Cold Weather Warning including Watauga & Ashe – January 20-22, 2025
Last Updated on January 20, 2025 4:46 pm NCZ001-018-VAZ015-020-211000-/O.NEW.KRNK.CW.Y.0009.250120T2000Z-250121T1600Z//O.CON.KRNK.EC.W.0002.250122T0300Z-250122T1700Z/Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Bath-Including the cities of Volney, Boone, West Jefferson, Troutdale,Hot Springs, Whitetop, and Independence245 PM EST Mon Jan 20 2025 …COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY……EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO NOONEST WEDNESDAY… WHAT…For the Cold Weather Advisory, very …
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Aggravated Assault and Motor Vehicle Larceny Incident in Todd Community
Last Updated on January 20, 2025 2:06 pm [Todd, NC] – On December 24, 2024, deputies responded to a report of aggravated assault at 2203 Longhope Road in the Todd community. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that an infant child had been assaulted and an adult victim had been assaulted and chased with a knife by …
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Blue Ridge Energy Prepared for Extreme Cold Weather and Provides Members Tips to Save Energy and Money
Last Updated on January 20, 2025 1:37 pm Lenoir, North Carolina (January 20, 2025) – Blue Ridge Energy is working with its power supplier and closely monitoring extreme cold conditions expected through Thursday, with temperatures dropping to the lowest levels in years for an extended period. High demand for electricity, primarily heating, will occur and …
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Longtime coach, teacher, athletic director, and administrator Jack Groce passes
Last Updated on January 21, 2025 12:30 pm Jack Groce, known more commonly as “Coach Groce”, passed away over the weekend, according to the Watauga High School Booster Club. Coach Groce was a longtime coach, teacher, athletic director, and administrator at Appalachian High School and Watauga High School. A beloved member of the WHS family …
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Extreme Cold Warning & Extreme Cold Watch including Watauga & Ashe for Sunday-Wednesday January 19-22, 2025
Last Updated on January 19, 2025 9:46 am URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Blacksburg VA255 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>012-015-WVZ042-043-191600-/O.NEW.KRNK.EC.A.0002.250122T0300Z-250122T1700Z//O.CON.KRNK.EC.W.0002.250120T0900Z-250120T1700Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Grayson-Mercer-Summers-Including the cities of Sparta, Flat Top, Bluefield, Hix, Hinton,Independence, Tazewell, Marion, Wytheville, Bland, Whitetop, WestJefferson, Volney, Troutdale, Boone, and Pearisburg255 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025 …EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN …
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Blasting Operations Scheduled for U.S. 421 in Wilkes County
NORTH WILKESBORO – Blasting operations will take place on the U.S. 421 superstreet project in Wilkes County over the next few weeks.
Crews from Branch Civil Engineering will perform blasting operatio...
Read MoreMountaineers Enjoy Success On and Off the Field in Hurricane Relief Baseball Game
BOONE, N.C. – In the wake of Hurricane Helene, communities across western North Carolina have come together in a variety of ways. On Nov. 2 in Kannapolis, it was a game of baseball that helped unite t...
Read MoreBOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES $344,500 IN FIRST ROUND OF BUSINESS RESILIENCY DISASTER GRANTS
BOONE, NC – After receiving nearly 150 requests in the first offering of its Hope for the High Country: Hurricane Helene Business Resiliency Disaster Grants, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundat...
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