NCDOT: Avoid Traveling in Southeastern N.C.
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
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Appalachian State Extends Scott Satterfield’s Contract Through 2023
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
Watauga County Telecommunicators Assist In Baby Emergencies
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
State Sees Surge in Malicious Email
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
Wilkes County Woman Wins $1 Million, ‘I started screaming and hollering’
*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
USDA Provides North Carolina Children Affected by Hurricane Florence with Access to Free Meals
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
Recall: Over 130,000 Pounds of Ground Beef from Cargill Meat Solutions Due To Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination
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
UPDATE – National Guard’s Hurricane Florence Response
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
NCDOT Assessing Florence Impacts, Beginning Recovery
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
Grandfather Mountain Girl Scout Day Rescheduled for Saturday Sept. 22
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
App State To Assist Community Through Extra Yard For Teachers Grant
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
National Forests in North Carolina Assesses Damage from Hurricane Florence
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
Western NCDOT Crews Head to Coast to Help, Employees Volunteer To Assist Repairing Hurricane Damage
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
Information Regarding App State-Southern Miss Game Tickets, Game Will Not Be Played In 2018
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 Water Intake Project Update #20
*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
Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens Sections Along the 469-Mile Route
(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
National Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Thursday, September 20, 2018
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
Blue Ridge Energy Restores All Outages Caused by Florence
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
Flood Warning Until 7:45pm – Monday Sept 17, 2018
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 Hurricane Florence Updates
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
Most NCDMV Offices to be Closed Monday Due to Hurricane Florence
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 Until 1:30am -Monday Sept 17, 2018
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
Appalachian State Emergency Management Saturday Update On Florence
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
Entire Blue Ridge Parkway To Close Ahead of Hurricane Florence
(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
Skyline/Skybest Advising Customers To Be Prepared If Power Goes Out Due To Hurricane Florence
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
App State Athletics Event Changes for This Weekend
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
Blue Ridge Parkway Anticipates Impacts from Hurricane Florence
(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
National Forests In North Carolina To Temporarily Close Some Roads Ahead Of Hurricane Florence
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
North Carolina Price Gouging Law In Effect
(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
NCDOT Helping with Evacuations, Division 11 Crews Preparing For Hurricane
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 Prepares For Impacts From Hurricane Florence
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
National Forests In North Carolina To Close Campgrounds And Offices Ahead of Hurricane Florence
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
App State-Southern Miss Football Game Will Not Be Played Saturday
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
App State Athletics Monitoring Weather Conditions
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
Flash Flood Watch Until Midnight Tonight – Tuesday Sept 11, 2018
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
Tuesday Morning Robbery At Blowing Rock Bank
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
Governor Cooper Seeks Federal Disaster Declaration Ahead of Historic Hurricane Florence
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
Blue Ridge Energy Prepares for Potential Impacts of Hurricane Florence
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
Flash Flood Watch In Effect Until Midnight Tonight – Monday Sept 10, 2018
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
Police Seek Public’s Assistance with Missing Man
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
N.C. Readies for Florence as Storm Strengthens Sunday
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
Confirmed Case of Meningococcemia at Appalachian State University
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
First Class Graduates From Appalachian Police Academy
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
NC Governor Cooper: North Carolina Monitoring Florence Closely, Preparing for Any Impacts
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
Gov. Cooper Issues Emergency Orders in Advance of Storm to Help Farmers
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
AppState’s Craig Hinton Signs With Harlem Globetrotters
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
Procession and Final Dispatch Call For Long Time Local EMS Official Randy Collins As Seen Via Social Media
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
App State Offers New Game Day Parking Lot For 2018 Season
BOONE, N.C. — A new parking lot will be available for Appalachian State home football games during the 2018 season. Appalachian State Athletics has acquired game day use … Read more
Ford Recall: Select 2015-18 F-150 Regular And Supercrew Cab Vehicles For Seat Belt Pretensioners
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 6, 2018 – Ford is issuing a recall for approximately 2 million select 2015-18 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles in … Read more
Boone Makes Forbes.com 25 Best Places To Retire List
Boone has made it to the Forbes.com 25 best U.S. cities to retire in 2018 list. “Pretty mountain town of 19,000 in North Carolina’s scenic … Read more