*Videos and photos at the end of the article* – The ribbon cutting for Appalachian State’s largest classroom building to date took place on Friday afternoon. … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State showed no signs of rust in its 2018 debut at The Rock. The Mountaineers rolled to a 72-7 home victory … Read more
RALEIGH – Travel remains dangerous in 17 southeastern North Carolina counties where hundreds of roads remain closed and the threat of rising floodwaters continues. The … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State alum and football head coach Scott Satterfield has directed the Mountaineers to unprecedented success over his five-plus years at the helm, … Read more
The Watauga County Communications Department is being credited with life saving measures in two recent baby emergencies. In a Facebook post on Tuesday the department … Read more
Raleigh, N.C. Sep 20, 2018 – Malicious emails sent to the state of North Carolina increased more than 60 percent during the days leading up … Read more
*North Carolina Education Lottery Press Release* April Lee of Boomer said a lucky feeling led her to a $1 million lottery prize. On Tuesday, … Read more
WASHINGTON, September 19, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is making it easier for North Carolina schools affected by Hurricane Florence to … Read more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2018 – Cargill Meat Solutions, a Fort Morgan, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 132,606 pounds of ground beef products made from the … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C.- Hurricane Florence slammed into North Carolina with walls of wind and rain, then slowly churned across the border between the Carolinas for three … Read more
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation has started to assess some Hurricane Florence-affected roads, as well as railway, aviation, ferry and DMV assets, areas … Read more
Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and… Bears? For 48 years, Grandfather Mountain has celebrated the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, and … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Through the affiliations Appalachian State Athletics and its record-setting FBS football program have with the Sun Belt Conference and the College Football … Read more
Asheville, NC, September 19, 2018 – The U.S. Forest Service is currently assessing the damage to public lands and facilities across the four national forests in North … Read more
ASHEVILLE – N.C. Department of Transportation crews from the mountains have headed toward the coast. More than 60 employees from various mountain counties departed on … Read more
BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University would like to thank all of the purchasers of season tickets and single-game tickets for the Southern Miss football … Read more
*Town of Boone Press Release* On Feb. 13, 2017 the Harper Corporation and Garney Construction Company, Inc. were provided with the Notice to Proceed on … Read more
(NC/VA) – On Tuesday, September 18, the following sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway have now opened after being cleared from the weekend storm event: MP … Read more
UPDATE – The test has been postponed until October 3 Due to severe weather across much of the East Coast and ongoing response efforts, the … Read more
Lenoir, North Carolina – (Sept. 17, 2018) – At approximately 4:00 p.m., Blue Ridge Energy line technicians and assisting crews restored all power outages resulting … Read more
NCC189-172345- /O.NEW.KRNK.FA.W.0059.180917T2154Z-180917T2345Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Watauga NC- 554 PM EDT MON SEP 17 2018 The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Flood Warning for… … Read more
WataugaOnline.com updates on the possible impacts from Hurricane Florence to western North Carolina. Link – Flash Flood Watch Issued Saturday Morning Through Monday Evening – September … Read more
RALEIGH – N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles offices in most of the state will be closed on Monday due to Hurricane Florence. Offices in north … Read more
Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 735 PM EDT SUN SEP 16 2018 The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * … Read more
By Megan Hayes/Appalachian State Communications BOONE, N.C. — With confidence increasing for the Boone area to experience significant heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds, Appalachian … Read more
(NC/VA) – On Friday September 14, 2018, the entire 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway and all associated facilities, with the exception of the Pisgah Inn and Peaks … Read more
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING… The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for … Read more
Skyline/Skybest is reminding customers in the High Country that if the power goes out certain services they provide will not be functional. In an email … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Saturday’s home-opening football game against Southern Miss will not be played because of increasing concerns related to Hurricane Florence, and several Appalachian State Athletics events … Read more
(NC/VA) – Blue Ridge Parkway officials are closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Florence and preparing for a range of potential impacts across the 469-mile … Read more
Asheville, NC, September 13, 2018 – The U.S. Forest Service, Forest Supervisor, having closely tracked the forecast models of Hurricane Florence, has decided to temporarily close National … Read more
(RALEIGH) The price gouging law that protects consumers from scammers is now in effect in North Carolina after Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of … Read more
RALEIGH – State transportation officials are helping with evacuations along the coast, readying emergency supplies and finalizing preparations for Hurricane Florence. Ferries The N.C. Department … Read more
Watauga County Schools continues to monitor weather forecasts and conditions as Hurricane Florence begins to make landfall over the coming days. Current reports suggest Northwest … Read more
Asheville, NC, September 12, 2018 – The U.S. Forest Service, Forest Supervisor, having closely tracked the forecast models of Hurricane Florence, has decided to close down all … Read more
BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State’s home football game scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15, against Southern Miss will not be played this weekend in Boone due … Read more
Appalachian State Athletics statement regarding Saturday’s football game: “As we move forward with hosting our first home football game of the season on Saturday, we … Read more
101 PM EDT Tue Sep 11 2018 …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT… The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a … Read more
UPDATE Wednesday September 12 – 6:16pm – A man suspected in a robbery at a Blowing Rock bank was shot and killed Tuesday night after … Read more
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today asked for a federal disaster declaration on behalf of North Carolina to ensure the state can get federal aid as … Read more
Lenoir, North Carolina – (Sept. 10, 2018) Blue Ridge Energy is closely monitoring the path and potential impacts of Hurricane Florence as it develops, preparing … Read more
125 PM EDT Mon Sep 10 2018 …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT… The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a … Read more
UPDATE 5:18pm – The person has been located and is safe, according to an official with ARHS. Boone, NC [September 9, 2018] – Appalachian Regional Healthcare … Read more
RALEIGH – With the latest forecast showing Florence likely to grow in strength and threaten the East Coast, Governor Roy Cooper today urged all North Carolina … Read more
Appalachian State and AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) has announced a confirmed case of meningococcemia. According to a statement released on Saturday night: Dear Students, Faculty and … Read more
By Alex Jansen/Appalachian Today BOONE, N.C. — For 21 Appalachian State University students, 13 weeks of getting up at dawn for physical training have paid off. The … Read more
Raleigh Sep 7, 2018 – While the track of Tropical Storm Florence remains uncertain, state and local emergency management officials are already taking steps to … Read more
RALEIGH Sep 7, 2018 –With Tropical Storm Florence forecast to strengthen as it heads toward the East Coast, Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Recent Appalachian State men’s basketball graduate Craig Hinton has signed a deal with the Harlem Globetrotters. Founded in 1926, the Harlem Globetrotters have played over … Read more
The High Country said a final goodbye to long time local EMS official Randy Collins on Thursday. Collins passed away while working a local charity … Read more