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THP: Charges filed against motorcyclist after crash on 19E

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — A motorcyclist and a passenger were injured after their motorcycle struck a car on US Highway 19E in Carter County on Tuesday, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). The crash happened around 3:24 p.m. at the intersection of US 19E and State Line Road. According to a preliminary crash report […]

Carter County, TN · 9h

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U.S. House District 5 Lead Changes Again as Provisional Ballots Are Counted

Updated 6:12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10: The N.C. State Board of Elections’ results site now shows Democrat Chuck Hubbard ahead of Rep. Virginia Foxx by 325 votes in the 5th Congressional District, with all 230 precincts reporting and provisional ballots from the district’s counties included. This story has been updated with the latest figures.

Watauga County, NC · 12h

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Asheville HAZMAT team identifies white powder that sickened 22 workers at recycling plant

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A white powder that sickened 22 people at a North Carolina recycling plant has been identified as urea, a chemical used in fertilizers and products that clean diesel fuel systems. Asheville Fire Department's hazardous materials (HAZMAT) team responded to Prime Recycling in Lenoir to help...

Asheville, NC · 12h

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Several Inches of Snow Possible for Boone, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, and the Smokies Friday Into Saturday as Strong Cold Front Arrives

BOONE, N.C. — Snow lovers in the North Carolina mountains are in for a treat later this week. A strong cold front will sweep through the state Thursday into Friday, bringing the coldest air of the season statewide. Behind the front, gusty northwest winds will set up a classic northwest flow snow event across the higher elevations. Accumulating snow is expected mainly above 2,500 feet, with the best totals above 3,500 feet.

Boone, NC · 8h

Queen City News

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Woman accused of embezzling from Watauga County school organization, fire department while she was treasurer: court documents

She allegedly embezzled from the Bethel School PTSO in 2020 and from the Beaver Dam VFD in 2023.

Watauga County, NC · 14h

Queen City News

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Missing hiker found dead after multi-agency search in the Linville Gorge

LINVILLE FALLS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A search for a missing hiker in the Linville Gorge of the Pisgah National Forest ended Tuesday, according to Burke County Emergency Services. The search for Justin Lobdell began after he was reported missing to the Black Mountain Police Department during the evening hours of Nov. 2. According […]

Burke County, NC · 12h

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First Taste of Winter: Upslope Snow Possible in the High Country Late This Week

The first taste of winter is on the way to the High Country. After a stretch of mild, dry weather, the National Weather Service says the coldest air of the season arrives late this week, along with a chance of upslope snow in the mountains. What the National Weather Service...

Boone, NC · 1d

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Manufacturer to close another East TN plant, affecting dozens of workers

Tsubaki Nakashima has announced plans to close a second plant in East Tennessee. The plant is scheduled to close effective Dec. 17, 2027, affecting a total of 73 workers. The company said production carried out at the three plants it is closing will be transferred primarily to plants in India.

Mountain City, TN · 1d

Ashe Post & Times

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Teen reported missing in West Jefferson

WEST JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help locating a missing person. Alexis Renae Locklear, 15, of Ashe County was reported missing on Nov. 10. Locklear is a white female that was last seen around 5:30 p.m. in the Beaver Creek area. She was wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes. She is possibly with friends from school. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Locklear, please contact the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office at (336) 846-5600 Description Name: Alexis Renae Locklear Age: 15 Height: 5’3” Weight: 145 pounds Last seen: Beaver Creek area Reported missing: Nov. 10

Ashe County, NC · 10h

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Fire Threatens About 10 Structures Along Hwy 194 in Meat Camp/Todd Area

Crews from six fire departments and several other agencies battled a fire early Monday morning in the 8000 block of Hwy 194 in the Meat Camp/Todd area of Watauga County. Watauga County Communications received a call around 1:30 a.m. reporting the fire, according to Watauga County Emergency Services. About 10 structures were threatened, but no evacuations were made. The fire was contained around 8:00 a.m.

Watauga County, NC · 1d

Ashe Post & Times

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Two men charged with catalytic converter possession

JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office charged two men on Nov. 5 with five felonious counts of possessing a catalytic converter. A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle’s exhaust system that helps reduce toxic pollutants emitted into the air by converting hazardous combustion gases into less harmful substances, like water vapor and carbon dioxide, according to the Universal Technical Institute. Court records show Timothy Wade Bare, 58, of Railroad Grade Road, allegedly “knowingly possessed a catalytic converter that was removed from a motor vehicle.” Court records say his alleged offenses stem from a Sept. 29 incident. The court set a $10,000 secured bond. Joshua Martin Gardner, 36, of Lansing, is also facing five felonious counts of possessing a catalytic converter, according to his arrest warrant. Gardner was also issued a $10,000 secured bond.

Ashe County, NC · 1d

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Lenoir man faces charges after crash kills passenger

A 28-year-old Lenoir man was killed Sunday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Calico Road near US 64 in Caldwell County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Caldwell County, NC · 1d

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Veterans Day events planned in the Triad

Veterans Day is Wednesday, and several communities across the Triad have scheduled events honoring service members. The Carolina Field of Honor in Kernersville will host its annual Veterans Day celebration. This free event begins at 11 a.m. and features local sports teams and military tributes. Mount Airy is hosting a...

Kernersville, NC · 15h

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Auburn stays hot, pulls away late from Appalachian State

Tahaad Pettiford scored 14 of his 26 points in the second half as Auburn pulled away from Appalachian State for a 75-53 victory Monday night, extending the nation’s longest active home nonconference winning streak to 69 games. Pettiford recorded his sixth career performance with at least 26 points as...

Boone, NC · 1d

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Veterans Day Across WNC: Ceremonies, Parades and Events Honor Those Who Served

WNC -- November 9, 2026: Western North Carolina communities will gather Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, to honor military veterans through ceremonies, musi... Communities across Western North Carolina will honor military veterans with ceremonies, music, meals and gatherings during Veterans Week. From a memorial dedication in Asheville to observances in Hayesville and Boone, residents will have opportunities to recognize veterans and their families. Most Veterans Day observances take place Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, with additional events scheduled throughout the week.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Watauga County hand-to-eye count affirms ballot machines’ accuracy

The Watauga County Board of Elections held a sample hand-to-eye count Monday and found no discrepancies between ballot machine numbers and the hand counts, according to Matthew Snyder, the director of the Watauga County Board of Elections. The audit is used to compare ballot counts by hand to those done...

Watauga County, NC · 11h

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Report: Appalachian State named top employer of veterans in US

As we honor veterans this week, Forbes Magazine has named Appalachian State University as the number one company or group in the US employer of veterans. A school report said App State currently has 118 employees with prior military service while more than 1,500 military-affiliated students are enrolled in Boone, including spouses, military dependents, and almost 300 soldiers or workers who came back to campus.

Boone, NC · 1d

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Johnson Co. Sheriff’s Office launches ‘FLOCK Transparency Portal’

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said it launched a new “FLOCK Transparency Portal” that aims to provide publicly accessible information on FLOCK Safety camera use in the county. According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office, the portal will give the public a resource to see how FLOCK […]

Johnson County, TN · 19h

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Johnson County students make use of new meat processing center

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson County students are taking advantage of a new meat processing center to learn a useful trade. High school students are able to enroll in a year-long course at the meat processing center, which recently opened. The facility allows students to learn how to process different meats. It also allows […]

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