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Watauga Community Foundation Awards $42, 270 to 19 Local Organizations
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (326+ words) BOONE " The Watauga County Community Foundation has awarded $42, 270 in grants to 19 organizations across the county, supporting work that ranges from food security and emergency housing to historical preservation and academic enrichment. The grants were announced May 27 by the foundation, an…...
Red Flag Warning, Very High Fire Danger in Effect Across the High Country Saturday
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (284+ words) A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Avery County through 11 p. m. Saturday, and fire danger has been upgraded to Very High across all three High Country counties as dry, gusty conditions follow Friday night's cold front. The National Weather Service…...
Fire Danger Alerts Issued for All Three High Country Counties for Saturday
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (250+ words) All three High Country counties are under fire danger alerts for Saturday, March 28, as dry and breezy conditions follow tonight's rain and cold front. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued an Increased Fire Danger advisory for Watauga and…...