Raleigh – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ State Center for Health Statistics has created an interactive map with a series of overlays showing social determinants of … Read more
RALEIGH – This week, North Carolina became the first state to have FEMA staff assigned to its emergency management agency. The FEMA Integration Team (FIT) will provide technical and training … Read more
RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the N.C. Department of Insurance has ended the legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau on its proposal for an 18.7 percent … Read more
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners announced the filing of a lawsuit in the U. S. District Court against the manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids. The Board previously passed a … Read more
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff today, April 18, 2018 until sunset on April 20, 2018, in … Read more
Former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92. A local state Senator spent time with Mrs. Bush on several occasions and shares her thoughts with … Read more
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that it is providing taxpayers an additional day to file and pay their taxes following system issues that surfaced early on the April 17 … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 17, 2018) – As 64 percent of family travelers gear up for a road trip this summer, AAA warns that the majority of U.S. vehicles are at … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – At $2.71, gas prices are at their most expensive point in nearly three years and continue to climb. On the week, the national average increased a nickel. … Read more
Harry Anderson, the star of Night Court, has passed away at his home in Asheville. Police officials in Asheville confirmed his passing on Monday morning. Officers were called to the … Read more
Some Watauga County residents were without power for a time early Monday morning. Blue Ridge Energy says an affected part of the system in the Phillips Branch area sent linemen … Read more
A regulator power pole has slid off a bank but luckily these poles are suspended in mid -air by the wire, according to Blue Ridge Energy. As of 6:21pm the … Read more
UPDATE 3:15pm – Tornado Watch for Ashe, Avery & Watauga is CANCELLED. The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of East Georgia Western North … Read more
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING… The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for portions of North Carolina … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of over 200 million eggs. Rose Acre Farms of Seymour, Indiana is voluntarily recalling 206,749,248 eggs because they have the potential to … Read more
An early morning fire remains under investigation as of Friday afternoon. The fire, at 3572 Mountain Dale Road, was dispatched out just before 5am. Taylor Marsh, Watauga County Fire Marshal, … Read more
As the High Country eagerly awaits Spring temperatures to stay in the area, the wait will go on for a bit longer. This weekend will bring a mix bag of … Read more
Tax ID Theft occurs when someone files a tax return (and claims a refund) in someone else’s name, and it creates multiple headaches and problems for the victim. Although Tax … Read more
Conagra Brands, Inc., a Russellville, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 135,159 pounds of Salisbury steak products (poultry, pork, and beef) that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone, the … Read more
Article by Kaitlin Phillips, Editor of the North Carolina Medical Journal, and reprinted by permission from Watauga County School System. Morrisville, NC — Adverse experiences in childhood can lead to many negative … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Nationally at $2.66, gas prices are just one penny away from topping the $2.67 high of 2017. Locally, prices continue to be the highest Carolinians have seen … Read more
Work will finish on a bridge on Dutch Creek Road, leading to a section of the road being closed for a time to allow for completion. A Bridge Maintenance crew … Read more
Raleigh – A tradition of playing the lottery together led Orman Walls of Wilkesboro and his brother Jimmie to a $277,777 prize. “We play the lottery and watch our soaps,” … Read more
Grady Moretz, a leader in the ski and tourism industry for the High Country, passed away on Sunday morning at his home at the age of 88. Moretz, and four … Read more
Raleigh – The North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (which administers the plan), are reporting that some … Read more
Update Monday April 9 – Sheriff Len Hagaman has released the following information. On April 8, 2018 at 3:25 pm a 911 call was received by the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office … Read more
Press Release from Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagman – At approximately 1925 hours (7:25 p.m.), a call came into the Watauga County 911 Communications Center. This call initially came in as … Read more
Yet another round of wintry type weather is on tap for the High Country, as the first full weekend of April begins. The National Weather Service says that snow, rain and … Read more
Boone Fire Department responded to a fire at The Oil Exchange on Thursday afternoon, which lead to the section of highway 105 in front of the business being shut down … Read more
The Boone Police Department has charged three men with various charges after a concert at Appalachian State by the band Migos. At approximately 10:25 pm on Thursday night Boone Police … Read more
It’s that time of year, IRS scams are making the rounds again. One local resident tells WataugaOnline.com that her recent situation was “from an Indian man, called me from an … Read more
Newly released data shows that deer harvest for the 2017-18 deer hunting season was up locally in two of three High Country counties and up statewide. Hunters across the state … Read more
(Blowing Rock, NC) – Flat Top Manor, a primary feature of the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park at Milepost 294 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, opens today for the 2018 … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are asking the public, in particular anglers, to report any sightings of hellbenders (“water dogs”) to the agency. Reported sightings are … Read more
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY… The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 … Read more
By Jennifer Woodward – BOONE, N.C. — What do banana metabolites and ibuprofen have in common? In a new study completed by Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Laboratory and published … Read more
Online registration begins Monday, April 2, for Grandfather Mountain’s annual Nature Photography Weekend, a three-day workshop for photographers of all skill levels, taking place June 1 to 3 on the … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Examples of the tones that are used in an emergency … Read more
RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to increase awareness that distracted drivers are not only a danger to themselves, but everyone else on … Read more
A attempted traffic stop turned into a high speed chase before ending in Valle Crucis on Easter Sunday afternoon. The vehicle turned onto Mast Gap Road and at one point … Read more
Graduation for the Watauga High School Class of 2018 has been set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 9 at the Holmes Convocation Center on the campus of Appalachian State … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Requiring all drunk driving offenders to install alcohol ignition interlock devices (IID) can reduce the number of impaired drivers in fatal crashes by 16 percent, according to … Read more
By Megan Hayes – BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Department of Public Safety will soon facilitate the implementation of keycard access for all campus buildings, the placing of additional cameras in … Read more
RALEIGH – North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness Month, urging parents to talk with their kids about the dangers of alcohol. Research shows that 94% … Read more
For the second year, Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA), the Watauga County Public Library and the Ashe County Public Library are working together to provide a catalogue of fruit, … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2018 – Tony Downs Food Company, Inc., a Madelia, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 96,384 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Home from the Hunt™ campaign reminds hunters to practice safe and ethical hunting as wild turkey season opens April 14 and continues through … Read more
Raleigh – Emergency department visits for opioid overdose in North Carolina have risen sharply, with preliminary data for 2017 indicating more than 5,700 visits, a nearly 40 percent increase in … Read more
RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise caution during the spring fire season, which typically lasts from March to May. … Read more
Police from several organizations responded to Watauga High School on Wednesday after backup was called for. Garrett Price, Communications Director for Watauga County Schools, says that a student at WHS … Read more