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BRP Reopens in Watauga County After Rehab | Boone Source
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Blue Ridge Parkway Section Reopened After Major Rehabilitation Project

A Multiyear, $100 Million Investment Has Improved 75 Miles of the Scenic Roadway in Western North Carolina, Enhancing Visitor Access and Addressing Long-Standing Maintenance.

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NCDOT Project Tracker | Boone Source, Watauga County News
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NCDOT Unveils New Online Tool for Tracking State Transportation Projects

The 'Projects Near Me' Interactive Map Offers the Public a Comprehensive Way to Monitor Ongoing and Future Transportation Initiatives Across North Carolina.

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Grandfather Mtn: Std Aug '26 Weather | Watauga | Boone
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Grandfather Mountain Experiences Standard August 2026 Weather

Official Weather Stations on Grandfather Mountain Reported Typical Conditions for August 2026, with Temperatures, Wind, and Precipitation Largely Aligning with Historical Averages and No New Records Set.

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NC Jury Data Exposed: Boone Source | Watauga County News
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Sensitive Data Exposed on State Jury Duty Website

North Carolina's Online Jury Excuse System Left Social Security Numbers, Medical Records, and Other Private Documents Publicly Accessible Until a Recent Fix.

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Forest Service: High Wildfire Risk in Watauga - Boone
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Forest Service Warns of Increased Wildfire Risk as Fall Season Begins

The N.c. Forest Service Urges Residents to Use Caution with Outdoor Burning and Other Activities, Citing Human Action as the Cause of Most Wildfires.

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Boone & Watauga County: Hazardous Weather Outlook | Boone
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Watauga County, Broader Region

The National Weather Service Blacksburg VA Warns of Potential Thunderstorms with Strong Winds and Locally Heavy Rainfall, Leading to Possible Isolated Flooding Today and Through Mid-Week.

Sep 21
NC Medicaid Work & Engage Rules Impact Watauga | Boone
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New Medicaid Rules to Require Work, Community Engagement for Many North Carolinians

Major Federal Changes Will Affect Eligibility, Renewals, and Coverage for Low-Income Adults Starting in 2027.

Sep 19
Federal Medicaid Changes Impact NC & Watauga | Boone
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Upcoming Federal Medicaid Changes to Impact One-In-Four North Carolinians

New Federal Regulations, Stemming From a 2025 Budget Law, Will Introduce Stricter Eligibility, Work Requirements, and Faster Renewals for Many Medicaid Beneficiaries Across the State Starting in October.

Sep 18
Melania Trump Visits Ashe County | Boone Source - Watauga
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First Lady Melania Trump to Visit Ashe County on Tuesday

The Visit Marks Her Initial Stop in Western North Carolina Since She and President Trump Toured Hurricane Helene Damage in January 2025.

Sep 12
Boone: Flags Lowered for 9/11 25th Anniversary | Boone
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State Flags Lowered for Patriot Day, Marking 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Governor Josh Stein Orders Flags at Half-Staff Friday to Honor Victims, Families, and First Responders of the 2001 Terrorist Attacks.

Sep 11
Statesville Woman Dies in NC 105 Crash | Boone Source
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Fatal Collision on NC 105 Claims Statesville Woman's Life

A Two-Vehicle Collision Thursday Afternoon Near Dove Acres in Watauga County Resulted in the Death of a 21-Year-Old Driver.

Sep 7