Vote For The Appalachian Theatre; Video Contest Could Generate $25K Contribution
BOONE, NC — A video produced by the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Inc. (ATHC) is in the running for a $25,000 award from … Read more
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North Carolina State Highway Patrol Awarded International Accreditation by CALEA
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol was awarded national accreditation on July 28, 2018 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, … Read more
FAA Hits 100K Remote Pilot Certificates Issued
Federal Aviation Administration – Drones have really taken off! As of today, more than 100,000 enthusiasts have obtained a Remote Pilot Certificate to fly a … Read more
Areal Flood Advisory For for Watauga & Ashe Until 7:30pm – Friday August 17, 2018
424 PM EDT FRI AUG 17 2018 The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Flood Advisory for… Western Alleghany County in northwestern … Read more
Crisis Intervention Program Has $43.9 Million to Assist with Heating and Cooling Emergencies
Raleigh – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has $43.9 million available from the Administration for Children and Families to support the Crisis … Read more
Strong To Severe Weather Possible Friday And For The Weekend – Aug 17-19, 2018
The High Country could be in line for strong to severe weather for the upcoming weekend. A cold front will approach the area this weekend … Read more
Boone Among Locations For New NC Emergency Management Low-Cost Flood Gauges
North Carolina Emergency Management has been selected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate to help deploy and test three prototype, … Read more
AppState 2018 Move In Begins Friday, Motorists Urged To Allow Extra Travel Time Around Boone
One of the annual signs that summer is coming to an end begins this week as Appalachian State on campus students start moving in. For the … Read more
Improvements Underway to Reduce DMV Wait Times
RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is making a series of improvements at local license offices to improve service and reduce wait times … Read more
Deceased Female Found In An Apartment On Terrace Lane, Boone Police Investigating
*Boone Police Press Release* Boone, NC – On August 14, 2018, at approximately 11:48 AM, Boone Police responded to an apartment on Terrace Lane for a … Read more
AppalCART Announces New Routes & Schedules Beginning August 20, 2018
AppalCART recently announced changes to their to fixed route service, which will take effect on Monday August 20. Among the changes are the format of route … Read more
Watauga County Schools Holds 2018 Convocation Ceremony
As Watauga County Schools prepares to welcome back students on Monday, Aug. 20, teachers and staff came together to celebrate the system’s annual convocation ceremony. … Read more
U.S. Forest Service Proposes Requirement For Overnight Campers In Some Areas To Use Bear Resistant Food Containers
Asheville, NC, August 14, 2018 – Visitors to the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests have experienced an increasing number of encounters with black bears exhibiting bold … Read more
Boone Police Department Organizing 469 Mile Bicycle Ride Fundraiser
Boone, NC – For the fifth consecutive year, the Boone Police Department is organizing a challenging fundraiser to benefit North Carolina’s Special Olympics athletes- a 469 … Read more
2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Measured Between Blowing Rock & Lenoir On Sunday Morning
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded between Blowing Rock and Lenoir on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred … Read more
TBI Top Ten Most Wanted Man Arrested In Avery County
A Mountain City, Tennessee man that was added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations Top Ten Most Wanted list on Tuesday was arrested Friday night … Read more
August is Back to School Safety Month: Know The Rules Of The Road
RALEIGH — August is Back to School Safety Month, and North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey who also serves as the Chair for SafeKids NC … Read more
AAA: Gas Prices On The Rise In The Carolinas As Demand Continues To Soar
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Gasoline demand last week was near an all-time record high according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The boost in demand and … Read more
Agriculture Commissioner Encourages Horse Owners To Vaccinate Against EEE, 6th Case Statewide Already
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently confirmed a sixth positive case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis for 2018. In the last … Read more
Road Closed: Portion of Tracy Circle At The Intersection of Buena Vista Drive
The Town of Boone Public Works Department has closed a portion of Tracy Circle at the intersection of Buena Vista Drive due to a hazardous … Read more
Long Time Local Lawyer & Civic Leader Stacy C. Eggers, Jr. Passes
A long time member of the Boone and Watauga County business and civic community passed away on Tuesday. Stacy Clyde Eggers, Jr., age 94, of … Read more
Mountain City TN Man Sought, Added To TBI Top Ten Most Wanted
UPDATE Saturday August 11 10:15 am – Fletcher was arrested in Avery County on Friday night. More information here. A Mountain City, Tennessee man has been … Read more
Appalachian State Fan Fest Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018
BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State will kick off the 2018-19 season with its annual Fan Fest, presented by Wake Forest Baptist Health, on Saturday, Aug. 18 … Read more
NCDA&CS Issues Stop-Sale Order On Tractor Hydraulic Fluid J303
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has issued a stop-sale order for tractor hydraulic fluid products labeled, claimed or implied as … Read more
NCDMV License Plate Agencies Experiencing Service Interruptions
RALEIGH – A problem with N.C. Department of Revenue computers has resulted in an interruption of some services at license plate agencies across the state … Read more
NC Attorney General: Don’t Fall For Email Extortion Scams
The North Carolina Attorney General’s Office is advising residents to not fall for email extortion. The office says they have seen a string of email … Read more
Flood Advisory for Eastern Watauga County Until 5:15pm – Monday August 6, 2018
315 PM EDT MON AUG 6 2018 The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Flood Advisory for eastern Watauga County in northwestern … Read more
Boone Police Investigating Death of a Man in Brookshire Park
UPDATE Monday August 6 ***Boone Police Press Release *** On August 5, 2018 at approximately 3:00 pm, a deceased male was discovered face down in … Read more
Record Number of Children Attend Back 2 School Festival: 1150 Receive Backpacks, 900 Pairs of Shoes
BOONE, NC – August 4, 2018: The Watauga County Back 2 School Festival continued to see increased demand as close to 1,150 school … Read more
Friday August 3, 2018 Flooding Coverage
Here’s coverage of the flooding taking place on Friday August 3 from the WataugaOnline.com social media outlets. Updates throughout the afternoon and evening. The Watauga … Read more
Flood Warning Issued Until 2:45pm Today – Friday August 3, 2018
847 AM EDT FRI AUG 3 2018 The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Flood Warning for… Northwestern Alleghany County in … Read more
Funeral Services Announced For Allen Trivette, Long Time Business Owner & Former County Commissioner
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Allen Trivette, the man a Silver Alert was issued for on Wednesday. Trivette, age 68, was found deceased in … Read more
Poplar Grove Road 105 Side To Be Closed Aug 6-10, 2018
A pipe replacement will mean the closing of one side of Poplar Grove Road the week of August 6 through August 10. The closing on … Read more
Crime Stoppers Seeks Help – Parking Space Dispute Leads To Tire Damage
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On August 1, 2018 a verbal dispute over a … Read more
Crime Stoppers Seeks Help With Theft From Dollar General In Foscoe
High Country Crime Stoppers and Watauga Sheriff’s Office seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On Friday July 20, 2018, two men entered … Read more
Crime Stoppers Seeks Help With Hit & Run In Walmart Parking Lot
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: On July 17, 2018, at approximately 4:40 PM a … Read more
Crime Stoppers Seeks Help With Theft of Bicycles From The Standard
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime: Sometime between Sunday, July 22, and Tuesday, July 24, … Read more
Town Of Boone To Mark Anniversary Of 1940 Flood With Historical Marker And Talk
***Editor’s Note – In August 2015 WataugaOnline.com, then WataugaRoads.com, published an article noting 75 Years Apart – 1940s Flood Anniversary Noted, Downtown Boone Aug 1940/Downtown … Read more
Boone Police Take Part In Lip Sync Challenge
The Boone Police Department has joined law enforcement agencies across the nation in the lip sync challenge making the rounds on social media. Filming took … Read more
Silver Alert Issued For A Missing Watauga County Man
UPDATE – 6:10pm Wednesday Aug 1 – According to the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, Lester “Allen” Trivette, who went missing last night from his home … Read more
Flash Flood Watch In Effect From Noon Wednesday Through Friday Morning – Aug 1-3
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING… The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Flash Flood … Read more
Governor Cooper Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Western NC Flooding & Mudslides, Including for Watauga & Avery
Governor Roy Cooper has sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a major federal disaster declaration for 13 Western North Carolina counties that were affected by … Read more
ASU Campus Emergency Siren Test To Be Conducted Wednesday August 1, 2018
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1. Examples of the tones that are … Read more
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef, Pork and Poultry Products Due to Concerns About Contamination With Cyclospora
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance … Read more
Flash Flood Watch From Noon Through Late Tonight – July 31, 2018
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT… The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Flash Flood Watch … Read more
Next Generation Corporate Office: Blue Ridge Energy Plans New Corporate Office for Cooperative and Its Two Subsidiaries
Lenoir, North Carolina (July 30, 2018) – Marking a new era for the electric cooperative that first brought electricity to Caldwell County in 1936, Blue … Read more
NTSB Warning: Stop Jumping Out of Vehicles for #InMyFeelings Challenge
“Here’s a reminder we thought we’d never have to give: Don’t jump out of a moving vehicle to dance in the street.” That’s the first … Read more
Lowering of United States and North Carolina Flags in Honor of Former UNC System President Spangler
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning sunrise, Monday, July 30, 2018 until sunset, Tuesday, … Read more
Boone Police Chase Ends On Watauga River Road in Valle Crucis On Sunday Afternoon
Update Tuesday July 31 – Boone Police have announced an arrest in the chase. Norman Charles Simmons, 55 years-of-age, of Laurel Fork Road, Boone, NC, … Read more
NCDA&CS Issues Warning To Not Purchase or Consume Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal
RALEIGH – Inspectors with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are issuing a warning to consumers to not purchase or consume Kellogg’s Honey … Read more