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WTW, GPE, TBM: Reinforcing UNCOMMON values

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|Date: January 16, 2019
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WTW, GPE, TBM: Reinforcing UNCOMMON values

By David Rogers. January 16, 2019. BOONE, NC -- Thanks to the proliferation of texting, acronyms are embe ...

By David Rogers. January 16, 2019. BOONE, NC -- Thanks to the proliferation of texting, acronyms are embedded in American culture today more than ever. For Watauga head football coach Ryan Habich and ...

January 16, 2019
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Pioneers’ balanced attack calms Red Tornadoes, 55-46

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|Date: January 15, 2019
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Pioneers’ balanced attack calms Red Tornadoes, 55-46

By David Rogers. January 15, 2019. BOONE, NC -- The Red Tornadoes may have had a whirling dervish in 6-4 ...

By David Rogers. January 15, 2019. BOONE, NC -- The Red Tornadoes may have had a whirling dervish in 6-4 sophomore center Shelby Darden, but the Pioneers countered with steady fire from all directions ...

January 15, 2019
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Hickory MBB surges in second half to defeat Watauga, 66-57

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|Date: January 15, 2019
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Hickory MBB surges in second half to defeat Watauga, 66-57

By David Rogers. January 15, 2019. BOONE, NC -- An inconsistent line (tacking) in sailing may be the best ...

By David Rogers. January 15, 2019. BOONE, NC -- An inconsistent line (tacking) in sailing may be the best way to reach a far-off destination, but it seldom wins the day on the basketball court. COVER ...

January 15, 2019
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When art recognizes football

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|Date: January 14, 2019
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When art recognizes football

By David Rogers. January 13, 2019. BLOWING ROCK, NC -- There are no hieroglyphics on the walls of Blowing ...

By David Rogers. January 13, 2019. BLOWING ROCK, NC -- There are no hieroglyphics on the walls of Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, but after 40 years of relative hibernation when it comes to bei ...

January 14, 2019
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UPDATE: Outages reduced in Blue Ridge Energy service area

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|Date: January 13, 2019
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UPDATE: Outages reduced in Blue Ridge Energy service area

SPECIAL REPORT to Blowing Rock News. By Renee Whitener. January 13, 2019. LENOIR, NC -- Blue Ridge Energy ...

SPECIAL REPORT to Blowing Rock News. By Renee Whitener. January 13, 2019. LENOIR, NC -- Blue Ridge Energy line technicians continue working to restore the final 104 outages after icy weather overnight ...

January 13, 2019
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OUTAGE REPORT: Most power restored after snow, ice raise havoc

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|Date: January 13, 2019
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OUTAGE REPORT: Most power restored after snow, ice raise havoc

SPECIAL REPORT. By Renee Whitener. January 13, 2019. LENOIR, NC -- Blue Ridge Energy line technicians are ...

SPECIAL REPORT. By Renee Whitener. January 13, 2019. LENOIR, NC -- Blue Ridge Energy line technicians are restoring power for over 700 members without power as of 10 am Sunday. Earlier this morning, o ...

January 13, 2019
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West sparks Pioneers past Indians, 51-45

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|Date: January 11, 2019
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West sparks Pioneers past Indians, 51-45

By David Rogers. January 11, 2019. HICKORY, NC -- It was a happy ending to a grueling week of three games ...

By David Rogers. January 11, 2019. HICKORY, NC -- It was a happy ending to a grueling week of three games on the road. Watauga's men's basketball Pioneers will enjoy a weekend of rest after ambushing ...

January 11, 2019
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Haas fuels Pioneer stampede past Indians

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|Date: January 11, 2019
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Haas fuels Pioneer stampede past Indians

By David Rogers. January 11, 2019. HICKORY, NC -- With a 5-point outburst in the second quarter, Watauga ...

By David Rogers. January 11, 2019. HICKORY, NC -- With a 5-point outburst in the second quarter, Watauga guard Cailey Haas recorded a game-high 12 points, but it was a tenacious defensive effort by th ...

January 11, 2019
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CHECKMATE: Castle leads Watauga past Ashe County, 74-63

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|Date: January 10, 2019
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CHECKMATE: Castle leads Watauga past Ashe County, 74-63

By David Rogers. January 10, 2019. WEST JEFFERSON, NC – Tiger Woods once observed after a rough patch in ...

By David Rogers. January 10, 2019. WEST JEFFERSON, NC – Tiger Woods once observed after a rough patch in his early career, “Winning solves everything.” In West Jefferson, visiting Watauga brushed off ...

January 10, 2019
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Watauga men complete varsity sweep of Spartans, 88-63

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|Date: January 02, 2019
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Watauga men complete varsity sweep of Spartans, 88-63

By David Rogers. January 2, 2019. HUDSON, NC -- When your starters get into foul trouble, good basketball ...

By David Rogers. January 2, 2019. HUDSON, NC -- When your starters get into foul trouble, good basketball teams have quality depth on their bench to take up any slack. Visiting Watauga showcased its d ...

January 02, 2019
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Watauga WBB frustrates South Caldwell, 33-22

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|Date: January 02, 2019
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Watauga WBB frustrates South Caldwell, 33-22

By David Rogers. January 2, 2019. HUDSON, NC -- A plodding pace didn't prevent the visiting Watauga women ...

By David Rogers. January 2, 2019. HUDSON, NC -- A plodding pace didn't prevent the visiting Watauga women from putting another notch in their holster Wednesday night. With stifling defense and better ...

January 02, 2019
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Watauga MBB holds on to edge Wilkes Central, 75-73

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|Date: December 20, 2018
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Watauga MBB holds on to edge Wilkes Central, 75-73

By David Rogers. December 20, 2018. BOONE, NC -- As non-conference rivalry games go, Thursday night's til ...

By David Rogers. December 20, 2018. BOONE, NC -- As non-conference rivalry games go, Thursday night's tilt between Watauga and Wilkes Central lived up to expectations. The Pioneers defended their home ...

December 20, 2018
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Mountain Heritage outsizes Watauga, 81-60

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|Date: December 18, 2018
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Mountain Heritage outsizes Watauga, 81-60

By David Rogers. December 18, 2018. BOONE, NC -- Size can matter in basketball, especially when combined ...

By David Rogers. December 18, 2018. BOONE, NC -- Size can matter in basketball, especially when combined with good athleticism. Visiting Mountain Heritage used its distinct height advantage to good e ...

December 18, 2018
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Both Watauga MBB and WBB teams smother Ashe County, 76-43 and 74-37

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|Date: December 18, 2018
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Both Watauga MBB and WBB teams smother Ashe County, 76-43 and 74-37

By David Coulson. December 18, 2018. BOONE, NC — The importance of December basketball at the prep level ...

By David Coulson. December 18, 2018. BOONE, NC — The importance of December basketball at the prep level isn’t always about wins and losses, but is more about game-to-game improvement on the court. By ...

December 18, 2018
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