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Lees-McRae College has been named a College of Distinction.
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The High Country Half Marathon is coming Saturday, August 24th. Described as "half the distance but just as hard", the High Country Half Marathon will begin in Boone at Raley Parking Lot and follow River's St. onto Blowing Rock Road then Winkler's Creek Rd. take a right onto Russ Cornett Road.
The school year begins Wednesday for Avery County Students.
Read more: New School Year Begins Wednesday for Avery County Students
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A tractor flipped over and injured its driver in Ashe County Monday.
Read more: Tractor Flips Over in Ashe County, Driver Injured
Over 4,700 Blue Ridge Energy customers were without power for almost two hours on Friday.
Grandfather Mountain will celebrate Animal Enrichment Day this Wednesday, August 7th from 10:30 to 3:30.
Read more: Grandfather Mountain Celebrates Animal Enrichment Day Tomorrow
Two men are suspected of robbing The Seven Devils Pedalin Pig on June 3rd, and Boone New River Building Supply on June 21st.
Read more: High Country Crime Stoppers Seeks Public Assistance in Break-Ins
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the next Business After Hours Thursday, August 15th at the Apple Barn in Valle Crucis.
Read more: Boone Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours August 15th
Over 500 locations in Ashe County experienced a power outage for about 40 minutes due to a car wreck.
Read more: 500 Locations in Ashe County Lost Power Sunday Morning