BOONE — A goal 73 seconds into Thursday evening's second-round playoff girl's soccer match proved to be the difference in a 1-0 Watauga win against South Mecklenburg at Jack Groce Stadium.
FAYETTEVILLE — A small but mighty team of Valle Crucis School students battled it out at the state Battle of the Books competition and took se… Read moreSmall but Mighty: Valle Crucis School team places second at state Battle of the Books competition
BLOWING ROCK — Blowing Rock’s annual Artist in Residence series provides art lovers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the creative proc… Read moreEdgewood Cottage welcomes artists for annual summer residencies
BOONE — The Boone Town Council approved a rezoning request during its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 8, that will pave the way for the cons… Read moreBoone council approves rezoning for Villas at South Fork
BOONE — Conrad Poe’s flavor palette is one accustomed to the finest varieties of coffee found throughout the world. Now, his unique and season… Read moreWorlds of flavor coverage at Drip Coffee Bar in downtown Boone
BOONE — The Daniel Boone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored long-serving members at its most recent meeting. Read moreDAR Daniel Boone Chapter honors longtime members
BOONE — Two schools have new principals after the Watauga County Board of Education approved their hires at the May 13 meeting. Read moreNew principals named for Parkway, Blowing Rock School
LINCOLNTON — Blowing Rock resident Madeline Stewart was crowned the 2024 Mrs. North Carolina American at the annual Mrs. North Carolina pagean… Read moreBlowing Rock resident named 2024 Mrs. North Carolina American
WATAUGA — As the development of the Middle Fork Greenway progresses to connect Boone to Blowing Rock, community members are gathering to colle… Read moreCommunity creating mosaics for 'My Watauga' art installation
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RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation has won a 2024 Environmental Excellence Award for its flood warning system that allows the age… Read moreNCDOT’s flood warning system garners national award
LINVILLE — Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is once again offering… Read moreGrandfather Mountain releases 2024 adult field course lineup
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects a… Read moreSheriff's reports
WATAUGA — Less than 2% of voters in Watauga County turned out to the polls on Tuesday, May 1… Read moreLess than 2% of Watauga voters turn out for second primary election
HICKORY — Graystone Eye, a leading ophthalmic practice serving the community since 1969, is … Read moreGraystone Eye announces Andrew Tate as new CEO
BOONE — The Town of Boone is going back to the drawing board on its bevy of changes to parki… Read moreBoone council hits the brakes on downtown parking proposal
WATAUGA — AppalCart Director Craig Hughes provided an update on the rural transportation pro… Read moreAppalCart to make tweaks to Green, Red routes, other updates
BOONE — App State Athletics has announced a fan contest that gives Mountaineer fans a unique opportunity to be part of football intro videos a… Read moreApp State announces 'Welcome to The Rock' fan contest
CHAPEL HILL — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors have approved expanding to eight classifications. Read moreNCHSAA approves expanding to eight classifications
BOONE — App State women’s basketball coach Alaura Sharp announced the hiring of Brooklyn Taylor and Caleb Thomas as assistant coaches as well … Read moreSharp announces trio of additions to coaching staff
The following are highlights from App State athletic teams for the week of May 6 to May 13. Read moreApp State Sports In Brief: May 15
Virginia “Jenny” Alice Greer Critcher, 93, was born in the Wat…
Raymond Coleman Day, 91, of Boone, NC passed away May 16, 2024.
Ronald Dale Hartgrove, formerly of Belmont, NC and Blowing Roc…
Mrs. Barbara Ann Ragan Tuttle, 77, of Winston-Salem, NC, passe…
Mabel Shook, 90, of Banner Elk, NC, passed away May 9, 2024.
“John” Johnnie Ellis Greene, 84, of Boone, NC received his ete…
Vivian Gail Perry, 80, of Banner Elk, NC, passed away May 7, 2024.
“Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.” Proverbs 29:8
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BLOWING ROCK — Blowing Rock’s annual Artist in Residence series provides art lovers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the creative process right alongside some of the area’s most prolific artists.
BLOWING ROCK — For a six year period, the PB Scott’s Music Hall was the go-to place for live shows in the High Country. Famous for being built in the shape of a Buckminster-style geodesic dome, the unique multi-deck establishment held 700 fans that witnessed some of the best acts on the planet.
BANNER ELK — Norma Murphy and Ronan Kyle Peterson are an exciting pair to kick off the 2024 Summer Season at the Art Cellar Gallery. The two artists have never shown together but are an excellent stylistic match. Their attention to vibrant color and combining unlikely patterns will have the …
BLOWING ROCK — The High Country Host Regional Welcome Center and local tourism oriented businesses will celebrate National Travel and Tourism … Read moreHigh Country Host celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week with open house
BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce's Spring Home Show was a "triumph." Read moreBlowing Rock Chamber's Spring Home Show a 'triumph'
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants and meat markets are inspected once to four times per year based on risk … Read moreWatauga County Health Inspections
BOONE — A pair of keynote presenters and 12 breakout panel participants highlight the agenda for the 5th annual Vision Northwest North Carolin… Read moreFull agenda announced for Vision Northwest North Carolina
BOOEN — Boone Junior Appalachian Musicians has announced its Spring Semester Recital, scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, at the historic Appalachi… Read moreBoone JAM to host spring recital May 14 at the Appalachian Theatre
