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
Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise Saturday, May 23 through sunset Sunday, May 24 in honor of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, who passed away on Thursday after a brief illness. A decorated athlete, Busch is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, winning more races …
By: Kenneth Reece
The Elk River Falls area on Pisgah National Forest has reopened to the public, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The U.S. Forest Service announced the reopening Friday, saying contractors had completed removal of remaining storm debris and repaired damage along the Elk River corridor following impacts from Hurricane Helene. The cleanup effort removed …
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA409 AM EDT Tue May 26 2026 NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ009>018-022-023-032-033-043-270815-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Roanoke-Botetourt-Patrick-Franklin-Henry-409 AM EDT Tue May 26 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,northwest North Carolina, south central Virginia, southwestVirginia and west central Virginia. .DAY ONE…Today and tonight. A Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall is forecast for today …
🚨 MISSING PERSON — ASHE COUNTY The Ashe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a missing and possibly endangered juvenile. Jazmin Solis Cruz, 19, of Ashe County was reported missing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She has cognitive disabilities. She was last seen around 11:15 a.m. at Family Central in Jefferson. …
By: Kenneth Reece
BANNER ELK – The N.C. Department of Transportation is preparing to replace a culvert Hurricane Helene damaged. Beginning Monday, June 1, crews may close lanes of N.C. 184 between Dobbins Road and Hickory Nut Gap Road throughout the week while they relocate existing gas lines ahead of a culvert replacement project. Flaggers will direct traffic …
Multiple agencies responded to the Watauga River on the west side of Beech Mountain on Friday, May 29, after a local man fell off a cliff into the river and sustained serious injuries. Officers from the Beech Mountain Police Department were first to reach the patient, accessing him on the far side of the river. …
By: Kenneth Reece
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has launched a major overhaul of DriveNC.gov, the state's go-to website for traffic alerts, road closures and travel conditions. The web address stays the same, but the platform behind it has been completely rebuilt — and for the first time, there's a free mobile app. The new …
BOONE — The Watauga County Community Foundation has awarded $42,270 in grants to 19 organizations across the county, supporting work that ranges from food security and emergency housing to historical preservation and academic enrichment. The grants were announced May 27 by the foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. “When donors come together, …
CCC&TI has honored the largest class of associate degree nursing graduates in program history — 78 graduates from Caldwell, Watauga and surrounding counties.
Jane Elizabeth Beach-Verhey of Watauga High School has been named the 25th recipient of the $8,000 John and Ruth Blue Scholarship. She will attend Davidson College in the fall.
