Boone police officers say they know who used a San Diego woman’s personal information to obtain a credit card- and the suspect is from the High Country.

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Commission Chair says situation ‘blown out of proportion’

Fire Commission Chair Daryl Smith says he knows why fire departments have taken issue with this year’s contracts in Avery County.

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Murder suspect apprehendedLast week, Avery County sheriff’s deputies apprehended a Mitchell County murder suspect.
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Library gets ‘high’ and ‘low’

Ashe County Library is taking steps to promote literacy in a unique way.

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Jury Duty for July 16? Not anymore

If you were summoned for jury duty for superior court in Watauga County for July 16, you are hereby released. Anyone with questions should call Wanda Howell, the Trial Court Coordinator at 828-265-5369.

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Reflections in Rosen Concert HallTonight at 8 p.m. in Appalachian State University’s Rosen Concert Hall, the Broyhill Chamber Ensemble is set to perform.
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Deputies charge Avery man with assault by strangulationWhen dealing with domestic violence, Avery County Sheriff Kevin Frye promises cases are investigated thoroughly. Full Story

Assault investigation leads to growing operationAvery County sheriff’s deputies got more than they bargained for last week when responding to a possible assault at a residence on Highway 105 near Watauga County.
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Social Security check theft?A Wilkes woman has misplaced her social security check- and foul play is not being ruled out. Full Story

7 local fire departments refuse contracts

Budgets are in- and the deadline for fire department contracts passed earlier this week- without signatures from chiefs of seven Avery County Fire Departments.

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