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Watauga at Kings Mountain: Nov. 13, 2026

Kings Mountain, NC · 21h

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In his bag: Boone mayor’s Instagram sparks merch and interest in local government

BOONE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Dalton George is the mayor who isn't afraid to leave town hall and put on a hard hat. "What's going on?" the Boone Mayor says, speaking to an employee at the Public Works Center. "I'm talking about the citizen's request portal." He's there...

Boone, NC · 19h
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U.S. House District 5 Lead Changes Again as Provisional Ballots Are Counted

Updated 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11: The N.C. State Board of Elections’ results site shows Democrat Chuck Hubbard ahead of Rep. Virginia Foxx by 325 votes in the 5th Congressional District, with all 230 precincts reporting. The totals include provisional ballots counted Tuesday in most of the district’s counties; Rockingham County’s provisional results had not yet been posted to the site. This story has been updated with the latest figures.

Watauga County, NC · 3d
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Country Herald

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North Carolina Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit Boone, NC

Sudden snow squalls can turn I-40, I-26 and Blue Ridge mountain highways into dangerous travel corridors within minutes.

Boone, NC · 3h

WBTV

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White powder identified after going airborne, sending 14 to hospital at Caldwell County facility

“We’re working with the hazmat team to ensure we have a complete understanding of their findings."

Caldwell County, NC · 1d

Metro News

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Emotional week in store for Herd ahead of matchup against Appalachian State

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — This Saturday, there will be plenty of emotion in and around Joan C. Edwards Stadium when Marshall welcomes Appalachian State. The game will be played on the 56th anniversary of the 1970 plane crash near Tri-State Airport that resulted in the death of 75 Marshall football players, coaches, administrators, fans and the flight crew.

Huntington, WV · 2d

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Snow and Rime Ice Blanket Carvers Gap at 5,512 Feet Along the Tennessee Line as Northwest Flow Delivers Stunning Early Winter Scene

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — High up along the North Carolina-Tennessee state line, winter arrived early at Carvers Gap. The mountain pass, at an elevation of 5,512 feet, was covered in fresh snow and thick rime ice on Saturday. Frosted evergreens, snowy trails and foggy skies gave the high country a full winter look well before the season officially begins.

Roan Mountain, TN · 12h

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Hazardous Weather Outlook: Friday, November 13, 2026

Light snow, gusty winds and much colder air are the story across the High Country today. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg issued this Hazardous Weather Outlook at 3:02 a.m. Friday, and it includes both Watauga and Ashe counties. Today and Tonight. Light measurable snowfall is expected, with the highest...

Watauga County, NC · 1d

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Next Round of Northwest Flow Snow Develops Across North Carolina Mountains Including Boone and Bakersville With Slick Roads Overnight Above 3,300 Feet

NORTH CAROLINA — The next round of northwest flow snow began developing across the higher elevations of the North Carolina mountains Friday evening. Radar at 6:24 p.m. showed snow showers kicking off along the North Carolina and Tennessee border, especially above 3,300 feet. Slick roads are possible overnight in the higher mountains, particularly in northwest-facing locations that often see the most snow.

Boone, NC · 9h

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3 Inches of Snow Turns Beech Mountain and Banner Elk Into a Winter Wonderland With More Snow and Frigid Wind Chills Saturday

NORTH CAROLINA — The first accumulating snow of the season has turned parts of the North Carolina mountains into a winter wonderland. New pictures Friday morning showed more than 3 inches of snow covering Beech Mountain and Banner Elk. More snow is expected on Saturday, along with cold wind chills dropping into the teens across the higher elevations.

Beech Mountain, NC · 9h

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Over 600 Acres of Yadkin River Headwaters Conserved to Protect Critical Native Brook Trout Habitat

Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) recently acquired 630 acres at the headwaters of the Yadkin River, a milestone for aquatic conservation and water quality in the region. The acquisition establishes the first conservation project within the Dennis Creek watershed, an area recognized for harboring...

Boone, NC · 20h

Charlotte Stories

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First Snow of the Season Blankets North Carolina Mountain Towns Near Charlotte

Parts of North Carolina’s mountains woke up under a fresh blanket of snow Friday morning, bringing an early taste of winter just a few hours from Charlotte. Snow began falling Thursday afternoon on Beech Mountain before spreading across the High Country overnight. By sunrise Friday, rooftops, trees and lawns around Banner Elk were coated in white.

Charlotte, NC · 22h

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We Found 10 North Carolina Breakfast Spots That Make A Cold Morning Feel Special

One North Carolina diner on my list never locks its doors, not even at 3 AM. It serves scratch comfort food around the clock in a space styled like an old railroad car. Then I learned another spot hands out free coffee while you wait for a table. Free coffee for waiting?

Asheville, NC · 3d

WLOS.com

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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 · 3d

Carolina Public Press

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Still counting votes. Some NC contests have flipped and others remain too close to call.

NC county boards of election will conduct canvass of votes on Nov. 13, after which protests or recount requests could still delay results.

North Carolina · 2d

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First Snow Possible, Hard Freezes and Wind Chills in the Teens as Cold Snap Arrives Thursday

The High Country is about to get its first real taste of winter. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg says Wednesday is the last warm day for the foreseeable future, with a cold snap beginning Thursday that will last through the weekend and could bring the first snow of the season to the highest elevations.

Boone, NC · 2d

Ashe Post & Times

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County approves salary increase for truck driver

JEFFERSON — The Ashe County Board of Commissioners approved a salary reclassification for an environmental services department truck driver on Nov. 2. The employee reclassification will increase the driver’s salary from $48,150 to $50,076. According to county records, the request includes a significant change in the job duties of the diesel mechanic/truck driver. County Manager Adam Stumb said the department’s director, Scott Hurley, requested the reclassification because a staff member is taking on more responsibilities, including transporting white goods, cardboard, and landfill leachate with an 18-wheeler. Hurley told county officials that the driver is also using his skills and qualifications more often for the added responsibilities. With increased environmental services’ traffic, Stumb said the driver could reduce the workload of another affected employee within the department. Hurley expects the department to continue requiring the position to perform duties considered “above and beyond” its current classification. The county manager also said the employee has a good driving record.

Ashe County, NC · 18h

Metro News

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Loggains hopeful Appalachian State can get back on track in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Second-year Appalachian State head coach Dowell Loggains is taking somewhat of a glass half full approach for his Mountaineers as they prepare for Saturday’s 6 p.m. matchup at Marshall. Appalachian State (5-4, 2-3 Sun Belt) garnered plenty of attention a few weeks back after upsetting...

Boone, NC · 21h

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Mark McGuinn, App State Soccer Player and Country Singer Behind “Mrs. Steven Rudy,” Dies at 58

Mark Albert McGuinn, a Greensboro native who played soccer at Appalachian State University before becoming a Nashville recording artist, has died at age 58. McGuinn died Oct. 26, 2026, according to his obituary. He was born Aug. 19, 1968, to Jack and Eleanor McGuinn. Soccer at Grimsley and App State.

Greensboro, NC · 1d

Ashe Post & Times

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Don’t feed the bears: Warrensville man requests nuisance ordinance to prevent attacks

JEFFERSON — Warrensville resident Jonathan Parker requested the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 2 to consider an ordinance or nuisance provision to deter bear-feeding. Addressing the board during its scheduled meeting’s public comment, Parker said indiscriminate bear feeding on West Mill Creek Road has led to a “concentration of bears in the community to the point that residents are concerned about walking their dogs and being outside after dark.” He also said bear feeding can lead to neighborhood property damage. Although Ashe County has a significant wildlife population, Parker said that recent bear sightings occur “more frequently than what most (Ashe County) residents consider normal.” He also said the community has limited recourse for the growing bear population, which has become more accustomed to human interaction and regular feedings. Parker explained that bear feeding isn’t about legality, punishment, or “enjoying wildlife.” He’s worried that consistent feedings could lead to injury because wildlife has become “so habituated to humans” and has destroyed property. However, commissioners didn’t address Parker’s concerns, as is the norm under board decorum. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission discourages feeding wildlife because it creates public safety hazards, spreads disease, and leads to property damage. The

Ashe County, NC · 2d