NCDOT Eclipse Preparations Underway
Upwards of one million people are expected to travel to and through North Carolina for Monday’s solar eclipse, and NCDOT is working to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible. Seven … Read more…
Don’t Drink And Drive This Labor Day Holiday
RALEIGH – State and local law enforcement aim to make holiday travel safer during the Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s annual Labor Day Booze It & Lose It enforcement campaign from … Read more…
Crime Stoppers Seeks Help Locating Absconders
High Country Crime Stoppers and Watauga County Probation and Parole are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the following absconders: Frances C Yancey, 58 years-of-age, White, Female James T Harless, … Read more…
Crime Stoppers Seeks Help, Stolen Credit Used At Local Store
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On July 24, 2017, two black females used a stolen debit card to make … Read more…
Chancellor: No Hate at App State. Pass It On
As move-in 2017 is in high gear on the Appalachian State campus, Chancellor Sheri Everts has released a statement to set the tone for the new school year. Her full … Read more…
Multiple Agencies Respond To Injured Hiker Late Thursday Evening
Multiple emergency crews responded to an injured hiker on Thursday evening, which took over two hours to find the victim and to complete carry out. Taylor Marsh, Watauga County Emergency … Read more…
Watauga County Schools Celebrate 2017 Convocation
As Watauga County Schools prepares to open its doors to students Monday, Aug. 21, teachers and staff came together to celebrate the system’s annual convocation. Held at Watauga High School, … Read more…
Appalachian State 2017 Move In Underway
By 5pm Thursday (Aug. 17) about 2,300 students had moved into campus residence halls, according to the university. Nearly 6,000 people are expected on Friday, Aug. 18 to move in … Read more…
Increased Traffic Expected Thursday-Tuesday, Plan Ahead Locally & Statewide
Motorists are encouraged both locally, and statewide, to plan ahead and allow plenty of extra travel time over the next few days. Locally, the move in for Appalachian State will … Read more…
1979 Total Solar Eclipse CBS News Report
As the 2017 solar eclipse approaches, a video has surfaced of Walter Cronkite anchoring the CBS Evening News about the February 26, 1979 eclipse. In his opening Cronkite leads off … Read more…
Pro Wrestler & Celebrity Ric Flair Undergoes Emergency Surgery, Has Strong Ties To Watauga County
Ric Flair, a staple in the pro wrestling scene since the 1980’s, underwent emergency surgery on Monday according to media reports. Flair, 68-years-old, was admitted to an ICU unit at … Read more…
Eclipse Glasses And Solar Viewing Safety Tips
Below is safety information for viewing the solar eclipse, on Monday August 21, from Brad Panovich of NBC Charlotte and NASA. v Information below courtesy of NASA. Looking directly at … Read more…
Todd Fire Department Out Of Service For Now, Other Departments Covering The District
UPDATE Tuesday August 15 – Officials with Watauga and Ashe counties have issued a joint statement after meeting with members of Todd Fire Department on Monday. Below is the joint … Read more…
Blue Ridge Parkway Prepares For Total Solar Eclipse
Blue Ridge Parkway staff and volunteers are actively preparing for the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. That day, from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the eclipse will cross much of … Read more…
NCDOT Prepared for Solar Show, Teams Across North Carolina Ready In Different Ways
SYLVA – The star of the show will perform for about two and a half minutes. Planning has been ongoing for months in preparation for thousands — likely hundreds of thousands … Read more…
August 14-18, 2017 Traffic Reports
Monday August 14 REMINDER – Allow extra travel time in Boone all this week and weekend due to both off campus and on campus move in for ASU. Minor flagging … Read more…
Back 2 School Festival Assists Record Number of Students, Over 1000 Children Served
BOONE, NC – The Watauga County Back 2 School Festival saw a record number of school children show up at Watauga High School on Saturday, August 12th for backpacks, school … Read more…
Shower Facility At Julian Price Park Campground Coming Along
Work continues on a new shower facility along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The facility was announced earlier this year, and is scheduled to open at Julian Price Park Campground (milepost … Read more…
West Jefferson Walmart Receives Another Bomb Threat On Saturday, 5th In Last Two Weeks
For the fifth time in the last two weeks, the West Jefferson Walmart was evacuated due to a bomb threat on Saturday (Aug 12, 2017). According to the Jefferson Post, … Read more…
Local Man Charged: Assault With A Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury For Early July Incident
*Watauga County Sheriff’s Department Press Release* On July 7, 2017, Officers from the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office responded to 186 Norman Road Extension, Boone, North Carolina in reference to a … Read more…
AAA Urges Traffic Safety During Solar Eclipse
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With millions expected to travel for the Monday, Aug. 21 solar eclipse, AAA Carolinas urges traffic safety during the historical event. A total solar eclipse is expected to … Read more…
Stop Signs Added To Howard and Depot Streets Intersection
Motorists traveling on Howard and Depot Streets, in downtown Boone, are advised of changes in that area after new stop signs were added earlier in the week. Previously, before the … Read more…
NCDMV Online Vehicle Services To Be Interrupted For Five-Hour Upgrade On Aug. 12
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will interrupt its online vehicle services for five hours on Saturday, Aug. 12, while the system undergoes an upgrade. The interruption … Read more…
State Highway Patrol Hopes Eclipse Doesn’t Shadow Safety
RALEIGH – In anticipation of the solar eclipse scheduled to take place on Monday, August 21, the State Highway Patrol is placing an emphasis on safe travel. Due to the … Read more…
Watauga County Schools To Dismiss 15 Minutes Later Due To Eclipse
Watauga County Schools have announced they will will extend the school day by 15 minutes on Monday Aug. 21 to allow for parents and students to view the upcoming solar eclipse. … Read more…