Kenneth Reece is an On Air - News journalist at High Country Radio in Boone, NC. He covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest, world news, climate change, and environmental issues, with a particular focus on hydrology, water conservation, and real estate. Kenneth's work has also been featured in various outlets, showcasing his expertise in the intersection of environmental services and the housing market.
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Kenneth Reece focuses on local news and events, primarily related to weather, community announcements, and local government updates. His coverage heavily features press releases and event coverage.
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By: Kenneth Reece
BOONE – Drivers should prepare to see construction activity on N.C. 105 this week as the first phase of an N.C. Department of Transportation bridge replacement project nears completion in Watauga County. Crews from Wright Brothers Construction have finished most paving operations for the first phase of the project replacing the bridge on N.C. 105 …
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA417 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-022-023-032>034-043-WVZ042>044-507-508-190830-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Henry-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-417 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,northwest North Carolina, south central Virginia, southwestVirginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. .DAY ONE…Today and tonight. Isolated to scattered severe …
Exceptional Drought (D4) has more than doubled in North Carolina, expanding from 4 to 10 counties. Wake County (Raleigh) and Guilford County (Greensboro) are among the six counties that moved to the highest drought classification this week, along with Caswell, Franklin, Person, and Rockingham. Extreme Drought (D3) also expanded, rising from 37 to 42 counties …
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has purchased a 103-acre property on Smith Branch in Carter County, Tennessee, adjoining the northern boundary of Roan Mountain State Park.
Approximately 100 middle and high school students from across the country will spend June 22-27 in Boone working on home repair projects for High Country homeowners as part of World Changers. The group is partnered with WAMY Community Action and based at Greenway Baptist Church.
The Watauga Arts Council is accepting performer applications for Buskers Fest 2026 through June 30. The free, family-friendly festival transforms King Street in Downtown Boone with live music, street performances, local art and interactive activities on Saturday, September 12 from 1 to 5 p.m.
By: Kenneth Reece
The Avery County Sheriff's Office request the public's assistance in attempting to locate a possible “Blue Light Bandit” who may be in Avery or surrounding counties. The vehicle is possible a dark colored SUV displaying a blue light in the front of the vehicle. If anyone has any information or has saw something that might …
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA305 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ012>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-230715-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-305 AM EDT Mon Jun 22 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,southwest Virginia and west central Virginia. .DAY ONE…Today and tonight. There is an Marginal Risk of heavy …
By: Kenneth Reece
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public after receiving a report of an individual impersonating a law enforcement officer near the McDowell County/Avery County line on U.S. 221 North near Linville Mountain. The incident occurred on Tuesday when a victim reported being stopped by a person driving an unmarked dark-colored SUV. According to …
Watauga County Schools announced two new school principals at the June 2026 Board of Education meeting. Daniel Machon has been named principal of Bethel School, and Farzana Stanley has been named principal of Cove Creek School. Both appointments were presented to the board at the June meeting.
