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"In this case, while the damage to the kitchen area was extensive, a closed adjoining door and an aggressive fire attack...
08/09/2026

"In this case, while the damage to the kitchen area was extensive, a closed adjoining door and an aggressive fire attack helped us to save the remainder of the home."

SUGAR GROVE — A fire that originated in the kitchen damaged a home in Sugar Grove Sunday.

08/09/2026

Seven High Country farms have teamed up for a new tour to promote local farms and connect with the community.

The Edgewood Cottage Artist in Residence program continues from Aug. 10-16, featuring multiple North Carolina-based arti...
08/09/2026

The Edgewood Cottage Artist in Residence program continues from Aug. 10-16, featuring multiple North Carolina-based artists.

BLOWING ROCK — The Edgewood Cottage Artist in Residence program continues from Aug. 10-16, featuring three North Carolina-based artists.

08/09/2026

Stay informed with the latest Boone weather forecast. Showers and thunderstorms likely with temperatures around 80°F. Chance of precipitation 60%.

08/08/2026

Heavy rain is blanketing Boone, as seen on NC-105 at 4:45PM on August 8th. The storms are moving relatively fast through the area. Stay safe!

Autumn, a 660-pound vehicle built of carbon fiber, covered nearly 1,830 miles with an average speed of 31.7 mph in the ...
08/08/2026

Autumn, a 660-pound vehicle built of carbon fiber, covered nearly 1,830 miles with an average speed of 31.7 mph in the American Solar Challenge.

BOONE — Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle racing team, Team Sunergy, earned a first-place finish in the multi-occupant vehicle category at the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge.

08/08/2026

Stay prepared with today's weather forecast for Boone. High near 79°F. Chance of precipitation: 80%.

“It’s open to anyone who can utilize it for different events; we want to use it for the (betterment) of the community."
08/07/2026

“It’s open to anyone who can utilize it for different events; we want to use it for the (betterment) of the community."

BLOWING ROCK — Rumple Presbyterian Church will host a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on a new multipurpose center, a project several years in the making.

At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Peoria, or near Beech Mountain, moving northeast at...
08/07/2026

At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Peoria, or near Beech Mountain, moving northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aro…

At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Peoria, or near Beech Mountain, moving northeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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