WASHINGTON, July 17, 2018 – Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp., doing business as Stefano Foods., a Charlotte, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 24,048 pounds of pepperoni five … Read more
Utz® Quality Foods, LLC., is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of Utz® Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips due to undeclared soy allergen. This recall was … Read more
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program has announced that the latest Booze It & Lose It campaign resulted in fewer arrest than this time last year. During … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to warn drone owners – especially hobbyists — about people offering to “help” register their drones with the agency. … Read more
Several local women recently took part in the Health Services completion ceremonies at Caldwell Community College. The ceremony, on Tuesday, May 29 at the J.E. Broyhill … Read more
K-9 Alex will hang up his badge this week due to health problems, according to Boone Police. Alex has served the Town of Boone for … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. (July 16, 2018) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking participation in an online survey to gauge public opinion on opening 61 select game lands across the … Read more
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office has released four photos of the suspect car during a traffic stop on Sunday night where a deputy was shot. … Read more
The Boone Police Department has filed more charges against a man arrested earlier this year for crimes related to a minor. Michael Justin Hagaman, 39 … Read more
*Information provided by Heather Brandon/Appalachian Today * A native of Valle Crucis, and over 30 year educator, was among four people recently inducted into the Reich … Read more
A program to help community college students who face unforeseen financial emergencies complete their training has been announced by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. The “Finish … Read more
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On June 30, 2018, at 10:17 a.m., a 2002 … Read more
Hogweed, a biennial plant in the carrot family, is making recent headlines both nationally and regionally but many may not know that is growing in … Read more
Another minor earthquake was recorded in Avery County marking the second one this week. The 1.9 magnitude quake was recorded at 1:20 am Wednesday morning … Read more
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public assistance in reporting observations of wild turkeys this summer. Through Aug. 31, wild turkey sightings by volunteers … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 9, 2018) – North Carolina’s statewide gas average ($2.67) is up two cents on the week and South Carolina’s $2.53 average is … Read more
NORTH WILKESBORO – A proposed project to increase the safety of drivers along South Jefferson Avenue in Ashe County is in its infancy. The project … Read more
Raleigh – As summer vacations begin, you may be looking to book vacation rentals for your summer trips. Be careful as you make these reservations … Read more
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, July 11. Examples of the tones that are used in an … Read more
RALEIGH – A four-year-old quarter horse stallion in Richmond County was euthanized after contracting the first case of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis in North Carolina this … Read more
A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Avery County early Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 3:03 … Read more
Crews with multiple emergency agencies responded to an early morning fire at 796 Camp Joy Road. Taylor Marsh, Watauga County Fire Marshal, tells WataugaOnline.com that the … Read more
RALEIGH – A recent delivery of three new, light-weight robots for the state’s Bomb Squad arrived just in time for the Fourth of July, often … Read more
Scotland returns to Grandfather Mountain July 12-15 for the 63rd annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Boasting bagpipes, Scottish athletics, Highland melodies, Celtic cuisine, crafts aplenty … Read more
Raleigh, N.C. – N.C. House Bill 425, State Woolly Worm Festival, was signed into law on Monday, June 25, 2018. The bill to designate Banner … Read more
The Watauga County Veterans Memorial was unveiled on Wednesday morning to kick off Independence Day festivities in Boone. March 17, 2018 marked the two-year anniversary … Read more
The Boone Police Department is warning of a scam they have been made aware of. According to a social media post, “Public Service Announcement: One … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Thanks to a $98,599 grant from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), a team of professors in Appalachian State … Read more
RALEIGH — Chief Justice Mark Martin has proclaimed the month of July as Juror Appreciation Month in the state of North Carolina. A ceremonial proclamation signed by … Read more
BOONE – Watauga County officials continue to advise people to avoid recreational activities at the Watauga River in the vicinity of Foscoe due to a gasoline … Read more
The Watauga County Sanitation Department recently adopted a new holiday schedule for the 2018-19 year. Each convenience site, the transfer station and office will now … Read more
On July 4, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission invites anglers and would-be anglers of all ages to go fishing — for free. From 12 a.m. … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 2, 2018) – At $2.65 in North Carolina and $2.52 in South Carolina, gas prices are at their highest point for an … Read more
GREENSBORO – Governor Roy Cooper today marked the beginning of the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program “Booze It & Lose It” campaign at a kick-off event … Read more
RALEIGH – To assist drivers during the busy July 4 holiday this week, the N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction activities that … Read more
On Sunday, July 1, 2018, Avery County Emergency Personnel responded to a possible drowning at Elk River Falls at 5:05pm, according to Avery County Sheriff … Read more
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Forest Service Nursery Program will be accepting orders for seedlings on July 2. The NCFS produces about 16 million quality … Read more
BOONE, NC — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Inc. (ATHC) announced today that arts management professional Laura Kratt of Charlotte has been hired … Read more
WEST JEFFERSON, N.C.–SkyLine Chief Management Officer (CMO) Kim Shepherd has been named the new CEO of SkyLine following the June 30 retirement of CEO Jimmy … Read more
WEST JEFFERSON, N.C.–After 32 years of service and 10 years as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SkyLine’s Jimmy Blevins is retiring from the company, effective … Read more
Yadkin County- As part of a continued investigation involving the May 21st, 2018 death of North Carolina Trooper Samuel N. Bullard during a vehicle pursuit … Read more
Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Wish Bone House Italian Salad Dressing 15 oz. The recall was initiated after learning from a … Read more
RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey today warned North Carolinians about the dangers of fireworks as they celebrate the upcoming Fourth of … Read more
[Jefferson, NC] – The public health staff, in partnership with Ashe County Animal Control, and Ashe County Emergency Management, are working together to notify the … Read more
Due to a natural gas leak in the area, the transfer station and scale house located at the Watauga County Sanitation Department on Landfill Road … Read more
5:22pm Final 421 Update – It appears the work to fix the gas line has worked and the road is back open totally and without … Read more
Below is a list of events happening in the High Country for July 4th, 2018. Take note that not all events are happening on Wednesday … Read more
It’s gonna feel like summer over the next several days, as the High Country will experience hot and humid conditions once again in recent weeks. … Read more
UPDATE – The suspect sought by Appalachian State University Police has been taken into custody. Thirty-eight year old Mickael G. Murphy, no known address, was arrested … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 27, 2018) – At $2.85, the national gas price average is five cents cheaper than a week ago, 12-cents less than a … Read more