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14 hospitalized after exposure to unknown substance at Lenoir recycling facility
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Over a dozen people were hospitalized after being exposed to an unknown powdery substance at a recycling facility in Lenoir, authorities said. Lenoir Fire officials said the hazmat incident happened Monday, Nov. 9, at Prime Recycling, an industrial recycling facility on Watson Road in southwest Lenoir.
Ashe Post & Times
Lansing man allegedly sets fire to Corner Market
JEFFERSON — A Lansing man is facing a felonious charge of burning an occupied commercial structure after he allegedly set fire to the Corner Store convenience store on Nov. 3. Christopher Allen Howell, 41, of Dale Blevins Road, allegedly “wantonly set fire to burn, cause to be burned, aid the burning of, procure the burning of a commercial structure” that was occupied, according to a magistrate’s order. Court records show that a magistrate set his secured bond at $150,000. Howell is currently being held at the Ashe County Detention Center.
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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...
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Boone’s Kate Sears Scores 8 as Virginia Tech Beats James Madison, 59-43
Boone native Kate Sears scored 8 points in 24 minutes Sunday night as Virginia Tech beat James Madison, 59-43, at Cassell Coliseum to improve to 3-0. The former Watauga High School star shot 3-of-6 from the field, including 1-of-3 from three-point range, and made her only free throw. She added 2 rebounds and an assist.
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Watauga High School 2026 Holiday Adoption Seeks Gift Card Donations for 120-150 Students
Watauga High School is seeking gift card donations for its annual Holiday Adoption program, and organizers are asking for community support to ensure area students have a brighter Christmas season. Watauga High School Holiday Adoptions. Watauga High School Holiday Adoptions. This program usually has 120-150 high school students on its...
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Watauga High School cross country teams both win 2026 NCHSAA 6A state titles
Watauga High School’s cross country teams are both 2026 NCHSAA 6A state champions after the Pioneers claimed the men’s and women’s titles on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Watauga women’s team won its second straight state championship and the program’s sixth state title overall. The Watauga...
theappalachianonline.com
App at a glance: Nov. 9-14
App State’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies is hosting an event in honor of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, also known as the “Night of Broken Glass.” This program aims to look back on the 1938 attacks against Jewish communities in Germany. The event will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Room 1102. A virtual option is also available.
wnctimes.com
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.