221 Thursday Wreck
Wreck on 221 between Deep Gap and West Jefferson at the south at Baldwin convenience center. Traffic is being detoured onto Frank Edwards Rd. 1:50pm … Read more
Thursday Feb 9 Road Conditions
The big story this morning is the 10 car wreck on 105. Other reports starting to come in: 7am – Seven Devils Rd. is reported … Read more
10 Car Wreck on 105
9am- 105 is back open 7:12am – There are media reports of a 10 car wreck on highway 105 near Smoketree Lodge. Per scanner traffic … Read more
221 Accident
Getting reports of a head on collision on 221 south near Idlewild Road in Fleetwood. Multiple rescue units responding and 221 is being reported closed … Read more
Wednesday Feb 8 Snow Reports
Several reports of snow and wintry mix coming in this morning. Here’s some of the reports to our twitter and facebook pages. [View the story … Read more
321 Road Widening Updates
*An on going list of information about the 321 project* Feb 10 – Pictures below updated with 13 new pictures from Wendy Estes. Feb 9, … Read more
New Pages On The Website
This weekend the website was updated to make finding information about current road projects easier. With the start of 321 widening, the continued work on … Read more
Foggy Monday, Possible Slick Spots
Getting reports of heavy fog on 421 this morning. Also received a report that NCDOT was salting 321 around 6am. Ashe County Schools will operate … Read more
Mabel School WILL BE OPEN Monday Feb 6
Statement from Watauga County School system “Update on School Closing at Mabel Elementary Updated at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, February 5th. All tests of the water … Read more
NCDOT Awards $3.6 Million for West Main Street Improvement Project in Jefferson
N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary Gene Conti has awarded a contract to improve 1.5 miles of West Main Street (N.C. 88) in Jefferson from N.C. … Read more
321 Widening Project NCDOT Update Feb 3
(NCDOT Press Release) Over the next few weeks, construction crews working on the U.S. 321 widening project in Blowing Rock will be clearing the sides … Read more
Mabel Elementary School Update
*UPDATED Saturday Feb 4, 2012* As reported here, and on the facebook page Thursday night, Mabel Elementary School closed on Friday due to possible water … Read more
Highway 321 Maps & Fact Sheets
All links are in PDF format, click on link to open. US 321 Widening Fact Sheet US 321 Timeline Project Timeline Detailed Title Sheet History … Read more
TIMELINE FOR U.S. 321 WIDENING PROJECT IN BLOWING ROCK
TIMELINE FOR U.S. 321 WIDENING PROJECT IN BLOWING ROCK January 23, 2012: Equipment moved into area; installation of advanced work zone warning signs begins. February … Read more
Portion of I40 closed
Though it’s not in this immediate area, it is worth noting if travels plans take you in southwest NC. Due to a rockslide in Cocke … Read more
321 DOT Monday Night Meeting
Monday night’s meeting gave home/property owners, business owners, the media and other interested parties the chance to view very detail maps concerning just about every … Read more
YouTube ASU Duck Pond Video
Here’s a video from YouTube of the car being pulled out of Duck Pond Field Saturday night. Here’s the Watauga Democrat story link about the … Read more
321 DOT Meeting Monday Night Jan 30
The public will have an opportunity to find out more about the U.S. 321 widening project in Blowing Rock on Monday, Jan. 30. The N.C. … Read more
Appalachian State University receives NWS’s StormReady designation
Appalachian State University has completed a set of rigorous warning preparedness criteria established by the National Weather Service to earn the distinction of being a … Read more
Appalachian State Expands Green Transportation Options
(From ASU News Bureau) UHaulCarShare and Appalachian State University have teamed up to provide access to North America’s most advanced car-sharing service. Through the partnership, … Read more
Strong Winds Tonight
Getting several reports of very strong wind gust across the county. Between 10:30-11pm winds picked up noticeably. 11:10pm- this sounds like rain but it’s all … Read more
AppalCART project set to resume
*Article courtesy Watauga Democrat story – January 23, 2012 AppalCART project set to resume by Kellen Moore The wheels of progress often move slowly, and … Read more
Meeting on 321 Widening Project Jan.30
The public will have an opportunity to find out more about the U.S. 321 widening project in Blowing Rock next Monday, Jan. 30. The N.C. … Read more
Increased Traffic For WinterFest Blowing Rock
Take note of increased traffic in and around Blowing Rock as WinterFest starts tomorrow (Thursday) and last until Sunday. Winterfest returns for a 14th time … Read more
Monday 1/23 Weather Reports
6:50am – getting several reports via social media about temperatures at or close to 32 degrees on the eastern end of the county, while most … Read more
Continued Dense Fog
11:29pm via twitter- Dense fog starts at Wilkes/Watauga line on 421 roads are dry and temp is 31 degrees. 221 light fog dry roads 7pm … Read more
Roby Greene Road focus of NCDOT’s paving plan
*Article courtesy of Watauga Democrat – January 20, 2012) Roby Greene Road focus of NCDOT’s paving plan by Kellen Moore More than a dozen residents … Read more
New Radar Feature!
On Friday the new radar page was unveiled. Thanks to Brad Panovich of WCNC-TV 36 in Charlotte for helping make it a reality. The radar … Read more
Weekend Pictures
Here’s a collection of pictures that came in yesterday and today. The top photo was sent in by Keri this morning. The bottom two are … Read more
Blowing Rock Residents Can Sign Up For Property Surveys Prior to U.S. 321 Widening Project
Some homeowners in Blowing Rock are receiving a notice from Sauls Seismic, Inc. of Statesville regarding “Blast Notification & Photo Survey Request” for the U.S. … Read more
Traffic measuring “lines” on 105 today
Did you notice the traffic measuring “lines” that were place on 105 today from just before the last red-light leaving town to below Rock Crusher … Read more
Snow/Road 1/15 Updates
Slick roads across the area this morning. 7:35-8am reports – Laurel Fork off the 105 By-Pass is completely covered and it is still snowing. Downtown … Read more
Preconstruction Work Progresses on U.S. 321 Widening Project
The U.S. 321 widening project in Blowing Rock will take the next step in the preconstruction process on Monday, Jan. 16, weather permitting. Crews from … Read more
Snow/Road Reports 1/14
Overnight snow has left patchy slick spots on area roads this morning. 8:54am- via twitter- @WataugaRoads some slick spots on Aho Gap! 2:45pm – getting … Read more