Watauga County

The nonprofits have shared a workspace in the same building off of Bamboo Road for almost 20 years. They also share similar missions.

AppalCART Director Craig Hughes says anyone can ride the double-decker bus for free. He says the bus will save money in fuel and personnel costs.

The 33-acre park will feature trails, a pavilion, a boardwalk and a wetland.

The stretch had been closed due to a landslide and debris from Helene.

Watauga is transitioning to a county-run EMS model after agreeing to purchase the assets of Watauga Medics, Inc.

Geologist Kelli Baxstrom discusses the impact of Hurricane Helene on landslides in Appalachia, noting that over 2,200 landslides were mapped in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia — ten times as many logged for Huricanes Francis and Ivan combined. Baxstrom emphasizes the importance of vigilance post-landslide events, as slopes can reactivate and move again months or years after the initial weather event.

House Bill 306 would have given Boone, Blowing Rock and Watauga County Board of Education the opportunity to provide workforce housing for municipal workers and teachers.

House Bill 306 would authorize Boone, Blowing Rock and the Watauga County Board of Education to provide workplace housing for town and county staff and teachers.

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has reopened the window to apply for its Hurricane Helene Business Resiliency Disaster Grants.

Election totals are in for a variety of races in the Triad and High Country. Below are select unofficial results. A full list can be found on the North…