8:32pm Saturday October 21 – Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a barn fire at 3908 Beaver Dam Road. According to scanner dispatches the barn is a total loss. … Read more…
A local family found quite the surprise in their mailbox on Friday. Ophea Huntsman shared with WataugaOnline.com the “surprise” from the Meat Camp area. She said, “We’ve been dealing with … Read more…
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: The Boone Police Department is seeking information of a suspect that has been spray … Read more…
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On October 20, 2017, at approximately 5:30 AM, an unknown male took a cell … Read more…
*Boone Police Press Release* On Thursday night, October 19th, area law enforcement agencies conducted a DWI checkpoint and multiple charges were made. Boone Police, along with ASU Police, NC ALE, … Read more…
Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall in North America on certain 2015-17 Ford F-150 and 2017 Ford Super Duty vehicles. The recall is for approximately 1.3 million 2015-17 … Read more…
October 19, 2017 – Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released the U.S. Winter Outlook today, with La Nina potentially emerging for the second year in a row as the … Read more…
West Jefferson, NC–In conjunction with the company’s current strategic initiative to expand its service footprint and to pursue growth opportunities, SkyLine Membership Corporation has announced the acquisition of Chesnee Telephone … Read more…
RALEIGH – As part of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles’ continuing efforts to assist its customers, DMV driver license offices and license plate agencies will begin accepting American Express … Read more…
The Boone License Plate Agency office, located at 331 Queen St. behind the Watauga County Administration Building, will be closed Monday, Oct. 23, while it moves to a new location. … Read more…
With winter approaching, Watauga County Schools would like to remind parents and families how the school system makes and communicates decisions about school closings and other changes resulting from inclement … Read more…
RALEIGH – County governments, nonprofit groups and certified beekeepers pursuing farmland preservation projects and beehive grants have until Dec. 15 to apply for funding assistance from the N.C. Agricultural Development … Read more…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – This week (October 15-21) is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. In 2016, more … Read more…
*Press Release from AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) and Appalachian State* BOONE, N.C.—One case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, was confirmed in Watauga County on October 16, 2017. The … Read more…
RALEIGH – Governor Cooper has proclaimed Oct. 15 – 21 as Teen Driver Safety Week to highlight motor vehicle crashes as being the leading cause of death of teenagers in … Read more…
For the first time since 2012 three big October events will all take place on the same Saturday. The Valle Fair in Valle Crucis, the Woolly Worm Festival in Banner … Read more…
Fiat Chrysler US LLC is recalling an estimated 414,134 older-model vehicles in the U.S. to replace their occupant restraint control modules. Following an inquiry by the U.S. National Highway Traffic … Read more…
Throughout October, the public can provide feedback at community workshops across the state regarding the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program which is part of the North … Read more…
Autumn in North Carolina is the time of the year when deer start showing up in greater numbers along the state’s roadways, which means the greater chance for a collision … Read more…
The calendar said fall began on Friday September 22 but recent temperatures have extended summer well into October, however a change is on the way. More fall-like conditions are … Read more…
Valle Crucis School went into lockdown procedures briefly on Thursday due to a suspicious person. According to scanner dispatches at the time and incoming reports to the WataugaOnline.com social media … Read more…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North and South Carolina are among the top ten largest decreases in gas prices over the past week. As prices continue to drop nationally, North Carolina saw … Read more…
Raleigh – Many teens today are using vapors instead of smoking cigarettes, according to Israel Morrow, an assistant special agent in charge for Alcohol Law Enforcement who oversees the state’s … Read more…
Wednesday October 11 1:07pm – Wreck – 321/Aho Road intersection involving motorcycle. Expect delays in that area. Thursday October 12 10:52am – Wreck – 105 in Foscoe. Expect delays. 3:19pm … Read more…
Update 6:54pm – The issue related to water loss is fixed and Valle Crucis will operate on a normal schedule for Thursday October 12, 2017 Wednesday October 11 – Due … Read more…