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Local assessments reveal extent of hurricane damage. Moss Brennan [email protected]. Updated Nov 6, 2024. WATAUGA — A little more than a month after the remnants of Hurricane Helene slammed into the High Country, local assessments show just how muc…. Read more.
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Oct 23, 2024 · New practice space making musical dreams possible. Nov 7, 2024. BOONE—What began as a dream between three friends has blossomed into one of Boone’s newest businesses. In September, the Possible band practice space opened at 3017 NC-105. Mountain Times.
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Local business donates $10K to Watauga County Rescue Squad after fundraiser. Updated Nov 8, 2024. BOONE — SouthEnd Brewing Co. in downtown Boone had planned an Oktoberfest celebration the weekend after Helene. Instead of canceling the event….
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Local business donates $10K to Watauga County Rescue Squad after fundraiser. Nov 6, 2024. BOONE — SouthEnd Brewing Co. in downtown Boone had planned an Oktoberfest celebration the weekend after Helene. Instead of canceling the event….
Watauga County Farmers Market to take place at new location for …
Oct 11, 2024 · Rastacoustic performed at the Oct. 5 market to raise funds for the community feeding programs. While the first market after Hurricane Helene took place at the original location, the market will take place at Leon Levine Hall, 1179 …
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Pioneer soccer turns back South Caldwell late on senior night. Updated Nov 5, 2024. BOONE — The Watauga boys soccer team held off a scrappy South Caldwell side for a 4-2 win on Monday night at Jack Groce Stadium. Sports.
State of emergency declared for Watauga County
Sep 26, 2024 · By Moss Brennan [email protected]. Sep 26, 2024 Updated Sep 26, 2024. 0. WATAUGA — A state of emergency has been declared for Watauga County. The declaration, signed at 1 p.m., states that there are no restrictions imposed at this time. kAm%96 564=2C2E:@?
At least one confirmed fatality as storm leaves trail of destruction
Sep 27, 2024 · WATAUGA — At least one person has been confirmed dead in Watauga County as the remnants of Hurricane Helene has left a trail of destruction in the community.
Boone Walmart offering services, supporting recovery while closed
Oct 8, 2024 · The mobile pharmacy “Big Blue” in the parking lot of Walmart. Photo by Nick Fogleman. BOONE — The Walmart in Boone has always been a fixture in town, supporting local organizations and Appalachian State University. Hurricane Helene inundated the store with flood water, but this has not slowed down its support for the community.
Life-threatening flooding occurring in Boone, surrounding area
Sep 27, 2024 Updated Sep 29, 2024. 0. BOONE — Life-threatening flooding is occurring in Boone and emergency personnel are conducting multiple evacuations in flooded areas. Community members should shelter in place. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.