GREENSBORO – North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper this week signed into law the Build NC Bond Act of 2018, a new financing tool to help expedite critical highway projects. “For … Read more
An early Thursday morning accident just down the mountain from the Watauga/Caldwell line has claimed the life of two Florida men. The accident, around 4am, occurred on 321 near Kirby … Read more
AppalCART gives notice of a Public Hearing regarding proposed route changes to begin August 13, 2018 The changes are for fixed route service only. The routes proposed are designed to … 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 the Boone Water Line, Water … Read more
CHARLOTTE, NC (June 21, 2018) – This Independence Day holiday, a record-breaking 1,312,500 North Carolinians, and more than 661,500 South Carolinians will travel 50 miles or more away from home – … Read more
The North Carolina Judicial Branch has launched the new public website for the unified court system, NCcourts.gov. The new site is mobile-friendly, accessible, and user-focused. NCcourts.gov went live on Tuesday, June … Read more
Boone, North Carolina – (June 20, 2018) Blue Ridge Energy recently awarded $33,000 in college scholarships to 12 students across its service area seeking to further their academic goals. The … Read more
UPDATE – According to a Boone Police report, Terra Marie Roberts, age 32 of Boone, was crossing the road from the Three Forks Baptist Association parking lot when an Elite … Read more
Boone, NC – Swimmers, paddlers and anglers heading out for a day on the river have a new resource for checking water safety, the SwimGuide.org – a website that provides … Read more
A fight caught on video between fans of two North Carolina softball teams has gone viral leading to both teams being disqualified. The fight occurred on Saturday at the Brickyard … Read more
The Town of Boone will celebrate the July 4th holiday with a full day of activities, including a parade, fireworks, live music and more. Events begin at 11:00 a.m. on … Read more
High Country motorists should be alert for increased vehicle and bike traffic as the 20th annual Blood Sweat and Gears (BSG) takes place on Saturday June 23. Motorists are advised … Read more
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are reminding the public to beware of private online sites that appear to sell state fishing licenses. The Commission’s … Read more
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are urging people to take steps to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses with sweltering heat expected to … Read more
Two local agencies are among the $1.5 million in grant awards to implement projects that combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action Plan,. The announcement was … Read more
UPDATE Monday June 18, 2018 – An update on the Grayson Highlands website now says that The Cabin Creek Trail and Horse Trail Connector to Massie Gap will be closed until … Read more
UPDATE 5:10pm Wednesday June 20, 2018 – According to an incoming social media report from a resident that lives in the area, a sign near the project now says the … Read more
High Country Crime Stoppers and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety – Watauga County Probation and Parole are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the following absconder: Rita Zaby … Read more
RALEIGH – Build NC, a new financing tool for highway projects, was voted out of the General Assembly on Tuesday and is headed to Governor Roy Cooper for his signature. … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 13, 2018) – Consumers are spending $69 more a month to fill-up compared to last summer. According to AAA, gasoline expenses are accounting, on average, for seven … Read more
The N.C. Division of Water Resources has honored 69 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards. The division’s Public Water Supply section has awarded the … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — With fox kit-rearing season peaking, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Wildlife Helpline are fielding multiple calls from concerned homeowners who see foxes in their yards … Read more
BOONE, NC – June 11, 2018: Planning for the sixth annual Back 2 School Festival is already in full swing. Last year close to 1,100 students received backpacks, school … Read more
A section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Deep Gap is back open after being closed since last week. The Parkway is now open from end to end after stabilization … Read more
Two minor earthquakes were recorded in Wilkes County on Sunday night. The first, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake, was measured 1 mile north-east of Hayes at 7:56pm. The second quake, a 2.0 … Read more
Caito Foods is voluntarily recalling fresh cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and fresh-cut mixed fruit containing one of these melons, produced at the Caito Foods facility in Indianapolis, because these … Read more
With summer time here, along with hotter temperatures, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Safe Kids North Carolina are reminding people of the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars, … Read more
Raleigh – North Carolina teen tobacco use continues to climb, with youth use rising by 1.2 percent to 28.8 percent based on results of the 2017 N.C. Youth Tobacco Survey, released by … Read more
Raleigh, NC – The state’s Recycling and Materials Management Section today released recycling numbers for all 100 counties and municipalities, showing a 5.3 percent increase in paper and container recycling … Read more
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On Saturday, May 12, 2018, at approximately 5:45 PM, an unknown white female entered … Read more
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On May 21st, 2018, Boone Police received a report of a Breaking and … Read more
On Wednesday, June 6th, 2018, the Boone Police Department, Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and State Bureau of Investigation conducted an investigation of a Boone man for the Possession and Distribution … Read more
Summer break is here for Watauga County students as the year wraps up on Friday June 8, 2018. Early dismissal will take place with K-8 at noon and WHS at … Read more
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has started treating for gypsy moth infestations in several areas across North Carolina and a local location will be targeted. Baldwin Gap, … Read more
Raleigh – The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services released its first-ever Medicaid Scorecard intended to advance a longer-term goal to improve understanding of Medicaid performance nationally. The North Carolina Department of Health … Read more
RALEIGH Jun 5, 2018 – State and federal emergency management experts are in western North Carolina to begin surveying destruction caused by last week’s torrential rains and mudslides to determine what … Read more
A portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Deep Gap is closed after cracking of the road. The section is from MilePost 276 to MilePost 280 near Parkway School. This type … Read more
The Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway is back open after being closed for repaving operations. The closure began on March 1, 2018 and was to last through May … Read more
Asheville, NC – Windy conditions combined with weeks of prolonged heavy rainfall has increased hazards on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. Heavy rainfall has damaged roads and assessments are ongoing. … Read more
Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman has released the final details into the investigation of last week’s landslide that resulted in two deaths. His full statement is below: On May 30, … Read more
Editors Note – Jeff was one of the good guys in the broadcasting/media/news business that I had the pleasure to get to know. Long before I began my media outlets, he … Read more
A month that brought plenty of rain, along with mudslides, landslides and washed out roads, is officially the 2nd wettest May since weather records began for Boone dating back to … Read more
RALEIGH – Starting June 4, North Carolinians are invited to express their opinions about which regional and local transportation projects should be top priorities in the State Transportation Improvement Program … Read more
UPDATE Monday June 4 12:05pm – The investigation has concluded and Sheriff Hagaman has released the details. More information at this link. UPDATE Friday June 1, 2018 4:13pm – Sheriff Hagaman … Read more
The Boone Fork foot bridge on the Tanawha Trail, located at the Boone Fork Overlook near Milepost 300 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, is closed until further notice. The closure … Read more
More rain is on the way but cooler and drier conditions will be the weather story to end the weekend and to start the work week. The first weekend of … Read more
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA 707 PM EDT THU MAY 31 2018 The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a … Read more
(Obituary written by his son-in-law, Harry Pickett, Jr., Deputy Sports Editor of the Charlotte Observer. Pickett was former Sports Editor of the Watauga Democrat from 1983 to 1987.) Cleveland “Buster” … Read more
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING… The Flash Flood Watch continues for * A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and … Read more
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for… Watauga County in northwestern North Carolina… * Until 1130 PM EDT * At … Read more