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A little bit of everything coming to the High Country this weekend.

Today: Blustery, highs around 30, wind chills to zero
Sat night-Sun: Freezing rain & rain likely
Mon night-Tue: Snow, freezing rain, sleet & rain (70% chance)

Watch for icy spots if traveling.
November 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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🎄 It's a big weekend at local Choose & Cut farms!

The Watauga County Christmas Tree Association has all the farm locations you need.

📍 Find your perfect tree!
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November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you and yours a weekend filled with good food, family, and gratitude.

#Thanksgiving #HighCountry #WataugaCounty
November 27, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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Thanksgiving Eve sunset in the High Country. Golden clouds glowing over the Blue Ridge as we head into the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

📷 Kara Harmon

#HighCountry #WataugaCounty #Sunset #Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Good morning, High Country! Fog fills the valley as the sunrise paints the sky over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Captured this morning from the old Canyons parking lot in Blowing Rock.

📷 Amy Odom

#BlowingRock #HighCountry #WataugaCounty #Sunrise
November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Sunny and 55°F in Boone at 11 AM, but a big cooldown is on the way. Temps drop to mid 40s this afternoon, mid 20s tonight with gusts up to 50 mph. Thanksgiving highs only in the mid 30s. Bundle up!

#WataugaCounty #Boone #HighCountry #NCWeather
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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⚠️ WIND ADVISORY: Watauga, Ashe & Alleghany counties, 7 PM tonight - 11 AM Thursday. West winds 20-25 mph, gusts to 50 mph. Possible power outages and downed tree limbs. Secure outdoor objects.

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Wind Advisory including Watauga & Ashe - Wednesday November 26, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
NCZ001-002-018-VAZ015-WVZ508-261800-/O.NEW.KRNK.WI.Y.0016.251127T0000Z-251127T1600Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson-Western Greenbrier-Including the cities of Troutdale, Independence, Whitetop, Duo,...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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AppHealthCare confirms 8 pertussis (whooping cough) cases in Watauga County, 20 more under investigation. Cases among school-age children and young adults. Vaccinated individuals experiencing milder illness.

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#WataugaCounty #AppHealthCare #PublicHealth
Pertussis cases identified in Watauga County - WataugaOnline.com
AppHealthCare has identified 8 cases of pertussis and 20 cases under investigation. These cases are among school age children and young adults. Some of these cases have known connections to other case...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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That moment when you can see the weather coming in over the mountains. Classic High Country scene this morning! 🌥️

Photo: Rob Moore
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook: Low probability of hazardous weather today. Potential wildfire risk Thursday-Friday afternoons if rainfall is light. Slight chance of snow mixed with rain late Saturday night into Sunday morning.

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#WataugaCounty #AsheCounty #NCWeather
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Tuesday November 25, 2025 - WataugaOnline.com
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA340 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>018-WVZ042-260845-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Boone Police Department mourns the passing of retired K9 Meeka, a Dutch Shepherd who served 6 years before retiring in May 2024. Handler Sgt. Miranda Bowen called her "a partner with plenty of sass and even more heart."

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Boone Police Department Mourns Passing of Retired K9 Meeka - WataugaOnline.com
The Boone Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired K9 Meeka, a beloved working dog whose 6-year career left a life-long imprint on the department and the community she served. ...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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GE Aerospace announces nearly $53 million expansion in West Jefferson, bringing 44 new jobs to Ashe County. New positions include machinists, inspectors & engineers. Governor Stein calls it "a win for western North Carolina."
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Governor Stein Announces Expansion of GE Aerospace with a Nearly $53 Million Investment in West Jefferson - WataugaOnline.com
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced GE Aerospace will add 44 new jobs in Ashe County. The company will invest more than $52.9 million to expand its site in West Jefferson.  “GE Aerospace’s e...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Traffic Alert: Closures on NC 105/bridge project are only expected one day this week - today (Monday, Nov 24, 2025).
Brief closures are possible while clearing debris from the road
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Operation Crystal Ball: Largest drug bust in Ashe County history nets 42 arrests made so far, with an estimated 80 to 100 total arrests expected.

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Operation Crystal Ball: Largest Drug Bust in Ashe County History Nets 42 Arrests - WataugaOnline.com
ASHE COUNTY — Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell has announced the most significant drug trafficking takedown in Ashe County history is currently underway, with approximately 42 arrests – mug shots ca...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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A bull rider has died after sustaining severe injuries at a Deep Gap event.

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Bull Rider Dies After Sustaining Severe Injuries at Deep Gap Event - WataugaOnline.com
A 21-year-old man has died after sustaining severe injuries while participating in a bull riding event in Deep Gap, according to the Watauga County Sheriff's Office. Emergency responders were dispatch...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Valle Glow brought holiday cheer to Valle Crucis on Friday night with tree lighting, church bells, and Christmas carols under 12,000 lights.

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Valle Glow Brings Holiday Cheer to Valle Crucis - WataugaOnline.com
Valle Crucis came alive with holiday spirit on Friday night as the community gathered for Valle Glow, the tree lighting celebration. Alyson Browett delivered opening remarks before the lighting of the...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Former Watauga Pioneer and App State hometown product Anderson Castle does it again! Not one, not two, but THREE TDs against UNC on Saturday night. He had three against NC State back on Sept. 20th.

Photo courtesy of Duke Athletics (not from Saturday night's game)
November 23, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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The Valle Glow tree is lit as church bells ring in Valle Crucis 🔔✨

Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline

#ValleGlow #ValleCrucis #HighCountry
November 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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As seen today in Vilas by Chad Cole. More than likely doing a flyover at Kidd Brewer Stadium before kickoff.
November 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Along 221 in Ashe this morning. Photo: Bailey Little
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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🚗 Traffic Alert: Allow extra time around #Boone today. App State hosts Marshall, 2:30pm kickoff. #AppState #HighCountry #NCTraffic
November 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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🏈 Watauga advances! Pioneers defeat Charlotte Catholic 27-19 in a thriller at home. They'll host Sun Valley next Friday in the 4th round of the NC 6A State Playoffs. The High Country playoff run continues!
November 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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🏈 3RD ROUND PLAYOFFS 🏈 Charlotte Catholic at Watauga
End Q3: CC 13 WHS 21
#WataugaFootball #NCPreps
November 22, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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🏈 3RD ROUND PLAYOFFS 🏈
Charlotte Catholic at Watauga

HALFTIME: CC 7 WHS 21

#WataugaFootball #NCPreps
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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🏈 3RD ROUND PLAYOFFS 🏈
Charlotte Catholic at Watauga

End Q1: CC 0 WHS 7

#WataugaFootball #NCPreps
November 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM