As record-breaking snowfall began piling up late Saturday night (December 8th) through Monday (December 10th) the focus for many weather followers nationwide, and to an … Read more
A home on Isaacs Drive is a total loss after a Friday morning fire. Taylor Marsh, Watauga County Fire Marshal, tells WataugaOnline.com that the fire … Read more
The investigation into a Thursday night fire at a home on Ward Greene Road in Vilas contiues as of Friday afternoon. Jay Kerley, Assistant Fire Marshal, … Read more
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON… The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flood Watch for portions of … Read more
UPDATE 4:02pm from Boone Police: Boone Police, along with many area law enforcement and public service agencies, responded to multiple bomb threats Thursday afternoon. The … Read more
Del Monte Foods Inc. announced a recall of 64,242 cases of FIESTA CORN Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers due to under-processing. These deviations were … Read more
UPDATE 3:15pm – State Farm Road is back open UPDATE – Boone Police Investigating Bomb Threats, Threats Also Made Regionally and Nationally Traffic Alert 1:04pm … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — With a track record and style that are ideal fits for Appalachian State’s high-scoring, championship-winning program, Eliah Drinkwitz has agreed to become the … Read more
UPDATE 4:27 pm – Flood Watch In Effect Friday Afternoon Through Saturday Afternoon – Dec 14-15, 2018 After record-breaking snowfall last weekend attention this weekend will … Read more
A video of “The Grinch” plowing snow during one of the heavy downpours went viral over the weekend. JoAnna Wayt caught “The Grinch”, better known … Read more
The Public Utilities & Engineering Department for the Town of Boone has announced that an emergency water main repair will be happening in the area … Read more
…Patchy Black Ice Expected Tonight into Early Thursday Morning… As temperatures drop below freezing late this evening, any water running off from recent snow melt … Read more
The following are storm total snow reports from the winter storm beginning late on December 8th and ending early on December 10th, as reported to … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — A winter storm dumped 16-20 inches of snow on the Appalachian State University campus and the surrounding areas, causing meteorologists to consult … Read more
The State of Emergency (SOE) declaration for Watauga County has ended as of 3 pm today (Tuesday, December 11, 2018) The SOE had been in place since 8 … Read more
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Refreezing of melted snow will result in black ice tonight … Read more
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone, and Wilkesboro 255 PM EST Mon Dec 10 2018 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT … Read more
BOONE, NC – The Appalachian State University Football team departs Tuesday for New Orleans, Louisiana, to participate in the 2018 R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. … Read more
Lenoir, North Carolina (4:30 pm December 9, 2018—OUTAGE UPDATE) – Blue Ridge Energy line technicians have outages down to 871 members without power as of … Read more
WataugaOnline.com updates on the winter storm impacts to the High Country from Saturday, December 8 through Monday, December 10, 2018 For live updates on road … Read more
Watauga County has issued a State of Emergency (SOE) for Winter Storm Diego effective 2pm today (Saturday December 8, 2018). Taylor Marsh, Watauga County Emergency Managment … Read more
Skyline/Skybest, a local provider of advanced communications technology, is reminding customers of the possible impacts from the upcoming winter storm. In an email sent to … Read more
Raleigh Dec 7, 2018 – Governor Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties as North Carolina prepares for a major winter … Read more
A Wednesday fire has resulted in the closure of the McDonalds, and gas station, at Tynecastle in Avery County. According to incoming reports to WataugaOnline.com the … Read more
Update – Saturday, December 8, 2018 4:08pm – Jim Cantore, of the Weather Channel, spent about six hours in front of the Watauga County Courthouse … Read more
[Boone, NC] – The public health staff, in partnership with Watauga County Animal Control are working together to notify the community in and around the … Read more
ASHEVILLE – N.C. Department of Transportation crews across the western mountains have been preparing for a significant winter storm while their counterparts in the High Country … Read more
Below is the Friday, December 7, 2018 press briefing on the winter storm forecast to impact North Carolina. Make sure to click on the speaker icon … Read more
Lenoir, North Carolina (December 7, 2018) – Blue Ridge Energy urges members to keep important safety tips in mind, ahead of this weekend’s winter storm. … Read more
Law enforcement has a new tool to help them protect the people of North Carolina – technology that allows them to search anywhere, on any … Read more
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 … Read more
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow amounts 8 to 16 inches possible, with locally … Read more
Update – Saturday, Dec 8 10:57 am – Video update from Brad Panovich from Saturday morning. Be sure to click on the sound icon in the … Read more
Lenoir, North Carolina (December 5, 2018) – Blue Ridge Energy crews are on high alert and are monitoring potential impacts from the winter storm that … Read more
A quick burst of heavy snow lead to white out conditions in Watauga County on Wednesday morning. Numerous accidents were reported county wide in the … Read more
The US Marshals, High Country Crime Stoppers, and Watauga Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the fugitive in the wanted poster below. Barry Andrew … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Tuesday that he has commenced a national search to find the next leader of App State … Read more
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as … Read more
President Donald Trump has proclaimed Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, as a National Day of Mourning in remembrance of former President George H.W. Bush. The Executive … Read more
Update 7:57pm Monday December 3 – Rick Bozich, a journalist with WDRB, is reporting Louisville football assistant coaches have been summoned from the road to … Read more
Update 3:56pm Tuesday – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 8pm tonight until noon Wednesday. For more information visit this link. Much colder … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Sun Belt champion Appalachian State (10-2) will face Middle Tennessee (8-5) of Conference USA on Dec. 15 in the 2018 R+L Carriers New Orleans … Read more
Saturday December 1, 2018 – Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags flown at state facilities in North Carolina be … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — The trophy presentation included a stormed field, colorful beads and even a championship belt. Appalachian State’s post-title celebration in rainy Kidd Brewer Stadium … Read more
On the eve of the inaugural Sun Belt Football Championship Game, the conference held press conferences with Appalachian State, Sun Belt Commissioner Karl Benson, and … Read more
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: Between 11/26/2018 and 11/27/2018, an unknown person/persons broke and … Read more
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On Wednesday, November 21st, a woman was filling her … Read more
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On Tuesday November 27th, 2018 at approximately 7:00 p.m. … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Highlighted by quarterback Zac Thomas being named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year, Scott Satterfield being named Sun Belt Coach of the Year and … Read more
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology is advising people to carefully monitor solicitations and other communications they receive during the coming holiday season. Cybercriminals … Read more