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Ashe County Wind Turbine Ordinance Passed

Ashe County commissioners unanimously adopted an ordinance limiting the height and placement of energy generating wind turbines at a public hearing yesterday.

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Fire Tower vandalized, Firecracker blast, Wildcat Flea Market Break-in: Crimestoppers alerts

Watauga County Crimestoppers seeks your help in identifying the persons responsible for various incidents over the past month.

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Filing one-by-one

The race to public office is beginning- but it’s off to a slow start.

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Anderson trial: Deadlocked

The first-degree murder trial of Jerry Anderson may result in a hung jury.

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Jefferson intersection to get a makeoverWhere Mt. Jefferson Road intersects with U.S. 221 Bypass in West Jefferson is about to get a lot safer.
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Boy Wizard to hit High Country

Harry Potter mania is not over- not by a long shot. Just ask the millions of fans eagerly awaiting the final book’s release on July 21.

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Park Cleanup

Barbeque and sunshine: Just the ticket for a perfect Saturday. Barbeque, courtesy of the Lansing Fire Department will be available in the Lansing Town Park- at no cost to your wallet.

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Own a Henderson guitar!Nationally recognized Wayne Henderson of Rugby, Virginia, has built guitars for Eric Clapton, Doc Watson and others. Full Story

Wilkes boy Makes-A-Wish

A Wilkes boy gets to meet Mickey this fall, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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A look at who's filedWith filing deadlines coming up- here's a look at High Country candidates who have made it official. Full Story

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