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'Just answer the questions' | Students and parents protest in Avery County, citing lack of transparency in staffing cuts and reassignments
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Avery County Board of Education office Monday calling for more answers about reported staffing changes and other spending complaints. Photos and videos from WCNC Charlotte viewer Ellie Lecka show a mix of adults and kids on the side of...
Newland welcome signs dedicated to two legends
NEWLAND — On Friday, April 19, the town of Newland dedicated new welcome signs to two Newland natives and local legendary figures. NBA star Tommy Burleson and College Football Hall of Famer Paul Johnson were each noted for their accolades and recognized on the new signs that greet drivers as they enter the Newland town limits. The Newland welcome signs state, “Home of Paul Johnson, 2023 College Football Hall of...
Alcohol and speed contributing factors in woman's deadly crash with digital board, troopers say
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A woman died days after her car flipped over following a crash with a digital message board, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said on Monday. Jessie Bruce, 30, died on Monday after being injured in a crash on US 321 near Mission Road in Caldwell County on Friday, April 19 around 10:50 p.m.
Playlist of the week: Frolicking in a field
Ignoring the jumps from 70° to 40° the past few days, Boone is well on its way to warmer days. Days when Sanford Mall is full of students playing Spikeball, hanging in their ENOs and enjoying the sunshine. This is the time of year when Boone is in full bloom, serving as a sign classes are almost over. Unfortunately, it is also a sign finals are coming up, which means some people are trapped in the library and are unable to go outside during the beautiful weather.
Skatepark advocates rally support at public input session
A public input session for phase two of the Boone Greenway skatepark project was hosted April 18 at the Watauga County Public Library. During the session, public attendees were able to speak and ask questions about the expansion of the existing Boone Greenway Skatepark. Boone Greenway Skatepark originally opened in...
Former Appalachian State forward Justin Abson commits to Georgia
The Georgia Bulldogs have been busy this offseason as they look to remake their roster for 2024-25. The Bulldogs took a step forward in that regard on Wednesday by landing a standout from the Sun Belt Conference. Former Appalachian State forward Justin Abson has committed to Georgia. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound...
UETHDA announces commodity distributions for May in area
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency will have their upcoming Commodity Distributions at the following locations during the month of May: – Elizabethton (Carter County), Thursday, May 9, at Grace Baptist Church, 114 Broad St., Elizabethton – Mountain City (Johnson County), Wednesday, May 8, at First Christian Church, 401 W. Main St., Mountain City […] The post UETHDA announces commodity distributions for May in area appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
East Duplin falls to South Lenoir 2-1 in pitchers duel
DEEP RUN — Both East Duplin’s Zoe Turner and South Lenoir’s Callie Tyndall brought their A-game’s to the circle on Friday night as they entered into a pitcher’s duel which ultimately ended in South Lenoir coming out on top 2-1. The Panthers went up to bat first in the game, and their very first batter Ava Noble got on base with a single. She then stole second base and reached third base on a throwing error. After reaching third, she was then knocked home by...
Bucs fall to walk-off despite erasing seven-run deficit at Appalachian State
BOONE, N.C. (WCYB) — For the 13th time this season, the ETSU baseball scored 10 or more runs in a game - but on Tuesday it was not enough to fend off Appalachian State in a shootout. Despite erasing a seven-run deficit by tying things up in the eighth...
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