Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 410 PM EST Sat Feb 16 2019 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY … Read more
Tax season is here, and you may be considering hiring a tax preparer to help you file your taxes. Before you do, follow these tips … Read more
High winds led to a number of power outages in the High Country on Tuesday night and Wednesday. 371 Blue Ridge Energy members in Watauga … Read more
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 13, 2019 – Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls and a safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows: … Read more
As a High Wind Warning remained in effect for the High Country, Grandfather Mountain set a new wind gust record. Via social media post, Grandfather … Read more
Officers with the Boone Police Department made an arrest on Tuesday regarding a reported stolen automobile from a Charlotte dealership. James Monroe Johnson Jr , 46 … Read more
A police chase that began in Wilkes County lead to the arrest of a juvenile driver in Watauga County. According to a Watauga County Sheriff’s Office … Read more
Raleigh – North Carolina is launching NC360, an online immersive experience that allows anyone across the world to virtually explore the state’s natural and cultural … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 11, 2019) – Nearly half of all states, including North and South Carolina, saw a small jump in gas prices on the … Read more
Governor Cooper has issued a proclamation marking February 9 – 16, 2019, as Court Reporting and Captioning Week in North Carolina. This week of recognition was originally announced by the National Court … Read more
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 332 AM EST Tue Feb 12 2019 …HIGH WIND WARNING … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C.— The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission recently unveiled its newly designed Wildlife Conservation License Plate, which features an artistic drawing of a Pine Barrens … Read more
Watauga County Schools was lucky last week to end up in the middle of a bout of mid-winter warm weather, but that didn’t stop … Read more
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in tribute to Representative … Read more
Fire crews with Zionville Fire and Cove Creek Fire responded to a reported structure fire at a home along Highway 421 on Sunday afternoon. Chief Don … Read more
Portions of Valle Crucis and Matney were affected by power outages early Monday morning. According to Blue Ridge Energy, at 3 am a creek washed … Read more
The High Country is in store for possible heavy rainfall twice this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In a Monday update, NWS … Read more
A Charlotte man was found uninjured on Sunday after getting lost on a local hiking trail Saturday. Search crews from Blowing Rock Fire & Rescue, … Read more
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wilkes-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Wilkesboro, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 504 PM EST Sun Feb 10 2019 …Light freezing … Read more
UPDATED – Missing Hiker Found and Safely Removed from China Creek Trail Update Sunday Feb 10 12:51 – Mr. Sanady has been located uninjured, according to Watauga … Read more
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wilkes-Smyth-Grayson- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Wilkesboro, Marion, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, and Volney 919 AM EST Sun Feb 10 2019 …A … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State Football alum A.J. Howard will receive a Super Bowl ring. Luckily, he avoided stitches. Howard, who finished a standout career … Read more
As we continue to honor the life of former Representative John David Dingell, Jr., please also join us as we pay tribute to the life … Read more
Update – The lowering of flags has been extended until Sunday to include the passing of the Principal Chief of the Meherrin Nation Governor Roy … Read more
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) has put visitation restrictions in place at all of their locations due to flu cases increasing in the High Country and … Read more
Raleigh Feb 7, 2019 – To strengthen school safety and help prevent school shootings, North Carolina schools needs to ramp up training for law enforcement … Read more
Boone, N.C. – Over the next few months, Watauga Riverkeeper Andy Hill will hold a series of “live staking” volunteer days to stabilize riverbanks and … Read more
Raleigh Feb 7, 2019 – Influenza activity is rising in North Carolina as we move closer to the peak of the 2018-19 flu season. Although … Read more
RALEIGH – High Point Halal Meats in High Point is voluntarily recalling all production lots of chicken, lamb and beef products because they were produced … Read more
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Update from Avery County Sheriff’s Office – The father and son have been located at a family member’s residence in Alabama. They are in good health … Read more
Update Thursday, Feb 7 3:45 pm – Due to the increase in the flu outbreak, Ashe County Schools will be closed Friday, February 8, 2019, … Read more
UPDATE 3:23 pm Thursday, Feb 7 – The cause into the early morning fire at Super 8 on Highway 105 continues. Captain Jacob Burleson, spokesman for … Read more
Fiat Chrysler has issued two different recalls affecting certain model year Dodge Ram trucks. The company is recalling an estimated 573,876 heavy-duty trucks in the … Read more
Valle Crucis’ Eighth Grade Mock Trial Team proved its prowess in the courtroom at Appalachian State University recently, taking home the top spot in the … Read more
RALEIGH – Improvements at six North Carolina airports are moving forward after the N.C. Board of Transportation decided during its January meeting to approve state … Read more
Fort Bragg officials are warning people about a recent scam involving fake deployment letters. You may receive a letter that appears to be signed by … Read more
Raleigh Jan 30, 2019 – The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued more than 75,000 Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) certifications to more than 2,500 employers … Read more
The High Country gets a break from bitterly cold temperatures and wintry precipitation this week before the next cooldown begins this weekend. High temperatures nearly reached … Read more
On Thursday January 31st, the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, Boone Police Department, Watauga Medics, and Watauga County Rescue responded to several medical and overdose calls … Read more
With 2019 underway, Grandfather Mountain’s calendar of events is in peak condition. With a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University will conduct a full test of its emergency notification system — including siren, email, voice and text messaging and … Read more
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Rate Bureau submitted its annual auto insurance filing with the N.C. Department of Insurance and is requesting an overall statewide average … Read more
RALEIGH — In recognition of 2019 National Burn Awareness Week, which runs Feb. 3-9, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey reminds residents of the … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2019) — Some people see smoke in the vicinity of N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission game lands and their immediate thoughts go to … Read more
Boone, NC – Elizabeth Ann Sanders, 23, of Boone was convicted on Thursday, January 31, 2019 by a Watauga County jury of the felony of … Read more
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State offensive assistant Ken Dorsey is leaving the Mountaineers to become an NFL quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo Bills. “I’m thankful … Read more
A Street Safe session for young drivers will be held on Saturday, February 16th from 9am – 1pm at Watauga High School. Corporal Kat Eller, with … Read more
