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🚰 WATER OUTAGE in Boone: Cherry Dr area - 5 streets without water 4-6 hrs due to leak. Cherry Dr reduced to 1 lane King St to Eastbrook/Westbrook. Caution advised. Boone Public Utilities: (828) 268-6250
November 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🚰 WATER OUTAGE in Boone: Cherry Dr area - 5 streets without water 4-6 hrs due to leak. Cherry Dr reduced to 1 lane King St to Eastbrook/Westbrook. Caution advised. Boone Public Utilities: (828) 268-6250
It's GAME DAY! 🏈
The Pioneers are ready for a rematch! After beating St. Stephens 28-18 a couple of weeks ago, our undefeated team is prepared to face them again in tonight's playoff game at Jack Groce Stadium.
#WataugaPioneers #StatePlayoffs #PioneerFootball
The Pioneers are ready for a rematch! After beating St. Stephens 28-18 a couple of weeks ago, our undefeated team is prepared to face them again in tonight's playoff game at Jack Groce Stadium.
#WataugaPioneers #StatePlayoffs #PioneerFootball
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It's GAME DAY! 🏈
The Pioneers are ready for a rematch! After beating St. Stephens 28-18 a couple of weeks ago, our undefeated team is prepared to face them again in tonight's playoff game at Jack Groce Stadium.
#WataugaPioneers #StatePlayoffs #PioneerFootball
The Pioneers are ready for a rematch! After beating St. Stephens 28-18 a couple of weeks ago, our undefeated team is prepared to face them again in tonight's playoff game at Jack Groce Stadium.
#WataugaPioneers #StatePlayoffs #PioneerFootball
Flag Alert Update: Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Sunset Nov. 20 wataugaonline.com/flag-alert-u...
Flag Alert Update: Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Sunset Nov. 20 - WataugaOnline.com
As we continue to honor the life of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, we also pay tribute to WakeMed Campus Police Officer Roger Smith who died in the line of duty in Garner on Saturday, Novembe...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Flag Alert Update: Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Sunset Nov. 20 wataugaonline.com/flag-alert-u...
BREAKING: Full November SNAP benefits will be loaded on NC EBT cards by Friday morning for ~600K households.
Full story: wataugaonline.com/congress-rea...
Full story: wataugaonline.com/congress-rea...
Congress Reaches Deal to Reopen Federal Government; Full November SNAP Benefits Loaded on EBT Cards Friday - WataugaOnline.com
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning. Approximately 600,000...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
BREAKING: Full November SNAP benefits will be loaded on NC EBT cards by Friday morning for ~600K households.
Full story: wataugaonline.com/congress-rea...
Full story: wataugaonline.com/congress-rea...
UPDATE! 194 S is now open to traffic
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
UPDATE! 194 S is now open to traffic
From Watauga County Emergency Services - Traffic Alert: 194 S is closed at the S curves south of Valle Crucis due to an overturned vehicle. No injuries, however expect significant delays if that is your commute.
November 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM
From Watauga County Emergency Services - Traffic Alert: 194 S is closed at the S curves south of Valle Crucis due to an overturned vehicle. No injuries, however expect significant delays if that is your commute.
Anyone spotting the Northern Lights tonight? 🌌
Chances aren't as good as last night, but still possible in the High Country. Drop your photos below!
#NorthernLights #HighCountry #NC
Chances aren't as good as last night, but still possible in the High Country. Drop your photos below!
#NorthernLights #HighCountry #NC
November 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Anyone spotting the Northern Lights tonight? 🌌
Chances aren't as good as last night, but still possible in the High Country. Drop your photos below!
#NorthernLights #HighCountry #NC
Chances aren't as good as last night, but still possible in the High Country. Drop your photos below!
#NorthernLights #HighCountry #NC
The U.S. Mint just struck the final circulating penny after 232 years. At 3.69 cents to produce each one-cent coin, production has become unsustainable.
Pennies remain legal tender. An era ends.
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Pennies remain legal tender. An era ends.
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United States Mint Hosts Historic Ceremonial Strike for Final Production of the Circulating One-Cent Coin - WataugaOnline.com
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12, 2025 — The United States Mint (Mint) hosted a ceremonial strike event today at its Philadelphia facility where United States Treasurer Brandon Beach struck the final, circulatin...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The U.S. Mint just struck the final circulating penny after 232 years. At 3.69 cents to produce each one-cent coin, production has become unsustainable.
Pennies remain legal tender. An era ends.
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Pennies remain legal tender. An era ends.
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🎁 2 local holiday gift drives now underway in the High Country:
🎄 Watauga High School: Gift cards needed for 120-150 students (due Dec 5)
🧸 Carolina Mountain Title: Toys for grandparents raising grandchildren (due Dec 8)
Details: wataugaonline.com/2025-local-h...
#Boone #HighCountry #HolidayGiving
🎄 Watauga High School: Gift cards needed for 120-150 students (due Dec 5)
🧸 Carolina Mountain Title: Toys for grandparents raising grandchildren (due Dec 8)
Details: wataugaonline.com/2025-local-h...
#Boone #HighCountry #HolidayGiving
2025 Local Holiday Gift Drives Underway in High Country - WataugaOnline.com
Several local holiday gift drives are underway in Watauga County, with organizers seeking community support to ensure area residents have a brighter Christmas season. This list will be updated as more...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🎁 2 local holiday gift drives now underway in the High Country:
🎄 Watauga High School: Gift cards needed for 120-150 students (due Dec 5)
🧸 Carolina Mountain Title: Toys for grandparents raising grandchildren (due Dec 8)
Details: wataugaonline.com/2025-local-h...
#Boone #HighCountry #HolidayGiving
🎄 Watauga High School: Gift cards needed for 120-150 students (due Dec 5)
🧸 Carolina Mountain Title: Toys for grandparents raising grandchildren (due Dec 8)
Details: wataugaonline.com/2025-local-h...
#Boone #HighCountry #HolidayGiving
🌌 Aurora Alert! Northern Lights may be visible again in Western NC tonight after Tuesday's display.
Full forecast by @TylerPenland: wataugaonline.com/more-auroras...
Full forecast by @TylerPenland: wataugaonline.com/more-auroras...
More auroras possible Wednesday evening - WataugaOnline.com
Auroras were reported Tuesday evening across much of the United States, including Western North Carolina and more are possible Wednesday night. The Tuesday night storm came from a pair of X1 flares th...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🌌 Aurora Alert! Northern Lights may be visible again in Western NC tonight after Tuesday's display.
Full forecast by @TylerPenland: wataugaonline.com/more-auroras...
Full forecast by @TylerPenland: wataugaonline.com/more-auroras...
🎉 Big news for High Country trails! Blue Ridge Conservancy & Town of Boone broke ground at Rivers House Park — future southern terminus of the Northern Peaks State Trail. Nearly 1 mile of new trails coming, with completion expected early 2026. #BoonNC #WataugaCounty
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Blue Ridge Conservancy and the Town of Boone Break Ground at Rivers House Park - WataugaOnline.com
Boone, NC – Blue Ridge Conservancy and the Town of Boone celebrated a major milestone in outdoor access and regional connectivity last week by breaking ground at Rivers House Park, which will serve as...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🎉 Big news for High Country trails! Blue Ridge Conservancy & Town of Boone broke ground at Rivers House Park — future southern terminus of the Northern Peaks State Trail. Nearly 1 mile of new trails coming, with completion expected early 2026. #BoonNC #WataugaCounty
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A couple more locally from last night. Photos: Missi Crawford
November 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A couple more locally from last night. Photos: Missi Crawford
Aurora from the Parkway currently. North of Deep Gap - Mt Jefferson Overlook. Photo: Tyler Penland.
November 12, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Aurora from the Parkway currently. North of Deep Gap - Mt Jefferson Overlook. Photo: Tyler Penland.
Former Blowing Rock Mayor Dr. Herman Lisle Snyder Jr. has died at 79. Known as "Boss Hog," he served the community as mayor, councilman & Rotary president. Gathering of remembrance: Sun., Nov. 9, 5-7 PM at Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. wataugaonline.com/former-blowi...
Former Blowing Rock Mayor and community leader Dr. Herman Lisle Snyder, Jr. passes - WataugaOnline.com
Dr. Herman Lisle Snyder Jr., a retired podiatrist who served as Blowing Rock's mayor and was a prominent community leader, has died. Snyder, 79, was known throughout the High Country simply as “Snyder...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Former Blowing Rock Mayor Dr. Herman Lisle Snyder Jr. has died at 79. Known as "Boss Hog," he served the community as mayor, councilman & Rotary president. Gathering of remembrance: Sun., Nov. 9, 5-7 PM at Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. wataugaonline.com/former-blowi...
Pouring the snow in Valle Crucis at 4pm. Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Pouring the snow in Valle Crucis at 4pm. Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
When fall meets winter at Valle Crucis Park ❄️🍂 Nature’s perfect transition captured in one magical moment. Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
#ValleCrucisPark #WataugaCounty #NCMountains #HighCountry #FallToWinter #NorthCarolina #MountainLife
#ValleCrucisPark #WataugaCounty #NCMountains #HighCountry #FallToWinter #NorthCarolina #MountainLife
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
When fall meets winter at Valle Crucis Park ❄️🍂 Nature’s perfect transition captured in one magical moment. Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
#ValleCrucisPark #WataugaCounty #NCMountains #HighCountry #FallToWinter #NorthCarolina #MountainLife
#ValleCrucisPark #WataugaCounty #NCMountains #HighCountry #FallToWinter #NorthCarolina #MountainLife
The snow globe in full effect in Boone during the 11am hour. Video: Kenneth Reece
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The snow globe in full effect in Boone during the 11am hour. Video: Kenneth Reece
Watauga County Schools will operate on an Inclement Weather Remote Learning Day for Monday, Nov. 10. wataugaonline.com/closingscanc...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Watauga County Schools will operate on an Inclement Weather Remote Learning Day for Monday, Nov. 10. wataugaonline.com/closingscanc...
Avery County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning Day on Monday, November 10th. wataugaonline.com/closingscanc...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Avery County Schools will operate on a Remote Learning Day on Monday, November 10th. wataugaonline.com/closingscanc...
Johnson County Schools TN will be on a TWO-HOUR DELAY on Monday, November 10th. wataugaonline.com/closingscanc...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Johnson County Schools TN will be on a TWO-HOUR DELAY on Monday, November 10th. wataugaonline.com/closingscanc...
✅ The newly opened intersection of N.C. 105 and Old Shulls Mill Road. The intersection features separate right and left turn lanes onto Highway 105.
Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
#HighCountry #Boone #NC105
Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
#HighCountry #Boone #NC105
November 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
✅ The newly opened intersection of N.C. 105 and Old Shulls Mill Road. The intersection features separate right and left turn lanes onto Highway 105.
Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
#HighCountry #Boone #NC105
Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline
#HighCountry #Boone #NC105
At 2:35pm, it's 57 in Boone, forecast high tomorrow falling in the 20s with northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
November 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
At 2:35pm, it's 57 in Boone, forecast high tomorrow falling in the 20s with northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Minor earthquake recorded in Ashe County on Saturday afternoon. The 2.2-magnitude quake struck at 1:25 p.m., centered 10 miles east of Jefferson and 26 miles northeast of Boone. No damage or injuries reported. wataugaonline.com/earthquake-r...
Earthquake recorded in Ashe County Saturday afternoon - WataugaOnline.com
A minor earthquake was recorded in Ashe County on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.2-magnitude quake struck at 1:25 p.m., centered approximately 10 miles east of Jeff...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Minor earthquake recorded in Ashe County on Saturday afternoon. The 2.2-magnitude quake struck at 1:25 p.m., centered 10 miles east of Jefferson and 26 miles northeast of Boone. No damage or injuries reported. wataugaonline.com/earthquake-r...
Winter Weather Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – November 9-11, 2025 wataugaonline.com/winter-weath...
Winter Weather Advisory including Watauga & Ashe - November 9-11, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
NCZ001-018-VAZ015-091545-/O.NEW.KRNK.WW.Y.0015.251110T0000Z-251111T1200Z/Ashe-Watauga-Grayson-Including the cities of Independence, Whitetop, Boone, Volney,West Jefferson, and Troutdale242 AM EST Sun ...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Winter Weather Advisory including Watauga & Ashe – November 9-11, 2025 wataugaonline.com/winter-weath...
Winter Weather Advisory for Avery County – November 9-11, 2025 wataugaonline.com/winter-weath...
Winter Weather Advisory for Avery County - November 9-11, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
NCZ033-091430-/O.NEW.KGSP.WW.Y.0009.251110T0000Z-251111T1200Z/Avery-Including the cities of Ingalls, Newland, and Banner Elk120 AM EST Sun Nov 9 2025 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS ...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Winter Weather Advisory for Avery County – November 9-11, 2025 wataugaonline.com/winter-weath...