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Property owners in a gated community in Watauga County are dealing with a case of David vs Goliath in what could set a ...

If you’ve been searching for a weekend getaway that’s a quaint step back in time while immersing yourself into the local ...

The U.S. Forest Service provided April 18 updates on the Haoe Lead Fire and Bee Rock Creek Fire. Here's what we know.

AND IN MCDOWELL COUNTY, CREWS ARE MAKING A LITTLE PROGRESS ON THE B. ROCK CREEK WILDFIRE. ACCORDING TO OFFICIALS, THE FIRE IS ...

Six state temporary housing units are occupied as western North Carolina continues to get on its feet from Hurricane Helene, the state auditor’s office says.

There’s not much housing available for people in Watauga County working on a municipal salary, but a local bill in the state House is addressing the problem. Blowing Rock is surrounded by park ...

Griffin sued the North Carolina State Board of Elections, challenging over 60,000 North Carolina votes to have them nullified, including 541 Watauga County votes. According to a press release issued ...

RALEIGH — A proposed North Carolina bill would give local governments in Watauga County the tools to address a pressing workforce housing shortage. Spearheaded by Rep. Ray Pickett (R — Watauga), House ...

A North Carolina hospital official is calling security guard a hero ... according to the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office. The man had pointed his gun at several staff members, and a security guard ...

WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — Watauga County officials announced a free program to assist residents and businesses in clearing storm debris and unsafe structures caused by Hurricane Helene. The Private ...