The numbers are in and total participation at this year’s MerleFest reached 76,558.

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Fire continues to char Linville Gorge area

A wildfire that began last Wednesday near Linville Gorge is still hanging on, according to U.S. Forest Service Information officer Dyan Bone.

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6 people arrested for break-ins

Watauga County Sheriff's Office has arrested 6 individuals in connection with breaking and enterings that occurred in the Heavenly Mountain section of Watauga County.

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Crimestoppers seeks showerhead/toolbox theft information

Watauga County Crimestoppers needs your help in identifying the person responsible for stealing four showerheads and one handheld Waterworks brand shower head from a residence at Valle Cay Road in Vilas.

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Last day of exams, ASU, Lees-McRae

Boone is about to get a lot less crowded. Today is the last day of exams for Appalachian State University students.

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State considers creating health insurance pool for chronically ill

A bill up for house approval would require the state to create a special health insurance pool for thousands of chronically ill people who are uninsured or can’t afford coverage.

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Turchin to host Shooting Stars Exhibit

A new exhibit is coming to ASU’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. The same gallery that has featured Picasso will host Watauga schools’ student work as part of the Shooting Stars exhibit.

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Student team from ASU wins $75,000 EPA award

A team of students from Appalachian State University has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's P3 award, for the second consecutive year.

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Woman pulls gun on Avery deputy A 911 call near Banner Elk resulted in a close call for Avery County sheriff's sergeant Mike Ellenburg last week. Full Story

Newland traffic stop yields drug charges Also in Avery County, a traffic stop in Newland resulted in drug possession charges. Full Story

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