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Last Updated on August 20, 2026 3:07 pm On August 14th, 2026, Darrell Payne of Sparta was arrested on the Blue Ridge Parkway during a traffic stop by members of the Blue Ridge Counter Narcotics Task Force and the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. The traffic stop resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and two … The post Joint Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest on the Blue…
Last Updated on August 20, 2026 12:17 pm An investigative report released by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has identified a series of financial management failures in the Town of Newland, including hundreds of thousands of dollars paid to an unlicensed contractor and a sealed-bid sale involving a company tied to the … The post State Auditor Investigation Finds Financial…
Last Updated on August 20, 2026 7:37 am The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia, including Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes counties. Day One — Today … The post…
Last Updated on August 20, 2026 11:23 am UPDATE Thursday Aug 20, 2026 – The Carter County Sheriff’s Office has released a booking photo of John Benfield following his arrest. The sheriff’s office also said Thursday that nine other cyclists were injured in the crash, in addition to the two who died — an update … The post Newland Man Charged After Fatal Crash Involving Milligan University Cyclists…
Last Updated on August 19, 2026 5:44 pm Traffic on N.C. 105 will shift onto the newly constructed portion of the bridge over the Watauga River Monday night through the overnight hours, marking the most visible milestone yet in a bridge replacement project that has been underway for roughly four years. NCDOT Construction Engineer Ivan … The post NC 105 Bridge: Traffic Shifts to New Span, Full…
Last Updated on August 19, 2026 6:26 am The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central Virginia, including Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes counties. Day One — Today and Tonight Hazardous … The post…
Last Updated on August 18, 2026 4:16 am Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Virginia, 358 AM EDT Tuesday, August 18, 2026, for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. Day One…Today and Tonight There is … The post Hazardous…
Last Updated on August 17, 2026 2:43 pm What The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 590 in effect until 10 PM EDT this evening. Where In North Carolina this watch includes Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Caswell, Cherokee, Clay, Forsyth, Graham, Guilford, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, … The post…
Last Updated on August 17, 2026 6:02 am Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Virginia, 433 AM EDT Monday, August 17, 2026, for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central Virginia. Day One…Today and Tonight Severe storms will be possible … The post Hazardous Weather…
Last Updated on August 16, 2026 6:56 am Around 12:00 Saturday, Linville-Central was advised by Avery County 911 Communications of a hiker who had suffered a significant fall while hiking on Grandfather Mountain. With assistance from Linville Volunteer Fire Department, EMS Avery, Avery County Emergency Management, Crossnore Volunteer Fire Department, Banner Elk Volunteer Fire & … The post Hoist…
