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Thursday Oct 9, 2025 5am - A 23 degree difference from this time yesterday morning (63).

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"In the southern Appalachians — including parts of North Carolina and Virginia — early leaf drop and lingering dryness could lead to above-normal fire activity in October." wataugaonline.com/la-nina-expe...

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wataugaonline.bsky.social @wataugaonline.bsky.social · 12h

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Who is turning their heat on tonight or over the coming nights? Local forecast lows tonight in lower 40s. Thursday night upper 30s with winds gusting up to 20 mph. Friday night lower 40s.

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Ashe County Sheriff’s Office K9 Keeko has received donation of body armor wataugaonline.com/ashe-county-...

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wataugaonline.bsky.social @wataugaonline.bsky.social · 23h

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
We’re just 10 days away from the busiest traffic weekend of the year.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Valle Country Fair, Woolly Worm Festival, and App State Homecoming Game all happen the same day — for the 5th time since 2012
zMAX CARS Tour Championship at North Wilkesboro Speedway

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wataugaonline.bsky.social @wataugaonline.bsky.social · 1d

WataugaOnline spotted its first one of the season today.

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In a move to further streamline services and reduce wait times at driver license offices statewide N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles today announced that eligible drivers without a REAL ID can now renew their driver license online for a second consecutive time. wataugaonline.com/ncdmv-expand...

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This Wednesday, Oct 8th marks the WHS Band & Orchestra Booster Club's first-ever Come Back Shack Spirit Night Fundraiser!

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Tues Oct 7, 2025 - From the National Weather Service - Frost is possible Thursday night into Friday morning. Sensitive plants should be covered or brought inside.

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Tonight's sunset from the top of North Fork Road in Zionville. Photo: Julia Thomas

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Crime Stoppers seeks information regarding assaults on Shulls Mill Road wataugaonline.com/crime-stoppe...

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New Valle Crucis School Update - Dr. Alexander gave an update at the BOE meeting this evening that Oct 22 is the planned date for students first day. Video of her remarks to be posted little later this evening.

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Community FEaST Returns Wednesday Oct. 8 to Sanford Mall on App State Boone campus wataugaonline.com/community-fe...

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A portion of Dewitt Barnett Road (SR 1114) in Watauga County will close later this week as N.C. Department of Transportation crews replace a large culvert. wataugaonline.com/dot-to-close...

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wataugaonline.bsky.social @wataugaonline.bsky.social · 2d

From Friday - Awesome sunset from Flat Rock (MP 309.1) on the Parkway. Photos: Tyler Penland

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wataugaonline.bsky.social @wataugaonline.bsky.social · 3d

Remember the sound of dial-up connecting? AOL confirmed last week that they have discontinued their dial-up Internet service.
For many who grew up in the 1990s and early 2000s, that distinctive dial-up connection sound was the gateway to the online world.

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Upcoming Schedule for N.C. 105: October 6-10, 2025 wataugaonline.com/upcoming-sch...

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wataugaonline.bsky.social @wataugaonline.bsky.social · 3d

Yosef with a a zip line entrance into The Rock on Saturday. Video submitted.

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Price Lake on Friday, Oct 3, 2025. Even with the government shutdown the Blue Ridge Parkway remains largely open. Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline

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wataugaonline.bsky.social @wataugaonline.bsky.social · 3d

App State celebrates installation of Chancellor Heather H. Norris
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"No opponent has ever traveled farther to face App State at The Rock. The Mountaineers' defense made sure Oregon State didn't go the distance at any point during a dramatic, stifling set of red zone stands in the fourth quarter." wataugaonline.com/app-state-st...

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Even with the government shutdown the Blue Ridge Parkway remains largely open. Thunder Hill Overlook on Friday, Oct 3, 2025. Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline

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wataugaonline.bsky.social @wataugaonline.bsky.social · 4d

550 feet above the Bethel community this morning (Saturday, October 4, 2025). Photo: Tyler Sherwood

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wataugaonline.bsky.social @wataugaonline.bsky.social · 4d

Less than 1 hour til kickoff between Oregon State and App State. Photo: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline

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wataugaonline.bsky.social @wataugaonline.bsky.social · 4d

3 hours before kickoff at App State. Video: Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline