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Leaf Colors

October 7, 2011 at 6:25 pm by Kenneth Reece

We’re in the time frame now for the peak of leaf colors. Here are some pictures this week via Mandi McClure and her blog Southern … Read more

WHS Parade Today

October 7, 2011 at 2:39 pm by Kenneth Reece

Traffic alert for today: WHS Homecoming Parade starts at 5pm. The kids meet at Horn in the West, go down King and then loop back … Read more

Earliest Snow On Record

October 7, 2011 at 12:16 pmJuly 8, 2018 at 6:38 pm by Kenneth Reece

The National Weather Service is now saying last weekend’s snow (Oct 1) is now the earliest measurable snow in the state’s history. PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT … Read more

NINTH RAINIEST SEPTEMBER AT GRANDFATHER MTN

October 5, 2011 at 9:12 pmJuly 8, 2018 at 6:40 pm by Kenneth Reece

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – A total of 9.26 inches of rain was recorded in September at the weather data reporting station located at the top … Read more

RIP Steve Jobs

October 5, 2011 at 8:35 pm by Kenneth Reece

So why would a website devoted to road and weather conditions in the rural mountains of North Carolina post about the death of a leading … Read more

Leaf Changing Reports

October 5, 2011 at 7:34 pmOctober 11, 2017 at 11:09 am by Kenneth Reece

We are in the last few weeks of the fall colors. The colors appear to be a bit off this year, most locals agree it … Read more

Weekend Snow Record?

October 3, 2011 at 9:21 pm by Kenneth Reece

With the first snowfall over the weekend there have been some questions regarding the earliest snowfall record. Keep in mind that the Blacksburg office of … Read more

Highway 194 Update

October 3, 2011 at 8:50 pm by Kenneth Reece

Here is the latest update from an official with NCDOT on both highway projects involving 194 from Valle Crucis to Banner Elk and Valle Crucis … Read more

Report of Car Flip On 421

October 3, 2011 at 3:31 pm by Kenneth Reece

Getting a Facebook report of “Report of “a car flipped upside down in the middle if the road between dump site & Valley Grocery in … Read more

N.C. BOARD OF TRANSPORTATION TO HOLD OCTOBER MEETING IN BLOWING ROCK

October 3, 2011 at 11:18 am by Kenneth Reece

The N.C. Board of Transportation will hold its October meeting in NCDOT’s Transportation Division 11 from Wednesday, Oct. 5, to Thursday, Oct. 6. In addition … Read more

More Weekend Pictures

October 2, 2011 at 2:44 pmOctober 11, 2017 at 11:09 am by Kenneth Reece

We’re getting more pictures from this weekends snow. Click on a picture for a larger view. All the pictures we have received this weekend are … Read more

More Snow Pictures

October 1, 2011 at 2:59 pmOctober 11, 2017 at 11:08 am by Kenneth Reece

We are getting more pictures of the snow from today. A link to all the pictures we have received is available at the bottom of … Read more

Traffic Backup Near Tynecastle on 105

October 1, 2011 at 2:36 pm by Kenneth Reece

Reports of “Tractor trailer problems at the tynecastle intersection backing up traffic” and “Going towards linville in avery county on 105, tractor/ trailer hung up … Read more

Snow Pictures

October 1, 2011 at 10:49 amOctober 11, 2017 at 11:08 am by Kenneth Reece

Here are some of the snow pictures we have received via facebook and twitter. Feel free to upload your pics here on the site via … Read more

Wind, Cold, Snow Reports

September 30, 2011 at 8:32 pm by Kenneth Reece

Updated reports of snow,wind,rain from the Facebook and twitter feeds. 11:22am Saturday- If you have seen the facebook page then you are well aware of … Read more

Winds Picking Up, Bundle Up

September 30, 2011 at 6:32 pmOctober 10, 2017 at 6:08 pm by Kenneth Reece

As the afternoon wore on we have felt a real pick up in the winds. Check out these two graphics from the National Weather Service … Read more

194 Road Work

September 30, 2011 at 11:00 am by Kenneth Reece

Delays again today on 194 in Valle Crucis due to road work. We have been told that work on that road has to be done … Read more

From Summer To Winter?

September 30, 2011 at 9:58 amOctober 10, 2017 at 10:30 am by Kenneth Reece

Looks like we are in store for the first real shot of cold air this weekend. Starting today the winds are expected to pick up … Read more

Rich Mountain Road possibly closed

September 29, 2011 at 7:17 pm by Kenneth Reece

Update 8:40- Most but not all rescue personnel are clear of Rich Mtn Road accident #hcroads #hctraffic Major delays across Rich Mountain Road, rollover accident … Read more

Thursday Traffic Delays

September 29, 2011 at 6:37 pm by Kenneth Reece

Expect delays at the entrance to 194 across from Valle Crucis School due to road work and traffic down a lane and backed up due … Read more

321 At Hubert Thomas Road Back Open After Mid Morning Wreck

September 29, 2011 at 10:17 am by Kenneth Reece

A mid morning wreck closed a short portion of highway 321 at Hubert Thomas Road due to a wreck. All emergency personnel cleared the scene … Read more

New Traffic Pattern

September 27, 2011 at 1:05 pm by Kenneth Reece

New traffic pattern on Rivers Street, no longer 4 lane on the upper end near Southern States

321 work

September 27, 2011 at 1:05 pm by Kenneth Reece

DOT working on 321 northbound lane at Staples. Merge left

Horn Ave Closed This Week

September 26, 2011 at 11:09 am by Kenneth Reece

On Monday morning Horn Ave (leading to Horn In The West from 105ext) was closed due to construction work. A town officials tell us that … Read more

Strong Storms Possible Today

September 26, 2011 at 10:31 am by Kenneth Reece

After a cloudy/foggy start to the day we could be in for more heavy rain later today. The National Weather Service is advising of “THERE … Read more

Saturday Night Sunday Morning Flooding

September 25, 2011 at 10:35 amOctober 10, 2017 at 6:08 pm by Kenneth Reece

Heavy rains overnight lead to flooding in Watauga County and across the High Country. Our facebook and twitter pages received reports of flooding in many … Read more

New Log Requirements For Teen Drivers

September 24, 2011 at 9:27 amJuly 10, 2018 at 2:18 pm by Kenneth Reece

NCDMV has posted on its website two new driving logs that teen drivers will be required to complete under the state’s graduated licensing program beginning … Read more

Watauga County License Plate Office Moving

September 24, 2011 at 9:07 am by Kenneth Reece

The Watauga license plate office is moving, literally across the street. The new location is 331 Queen St., Room 101. They will be closed Monday … Read more

Tornadoes by county from 1952-2010

September 20, 2011 at 7:05 pmJuly 8, 2018 at 6:34 pm by Kenneth Reece

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has compiled a map of tornadoes by county from 1952-2010. Watauga, Avery, Wilkes and the neighboring Tennessee counties … Read more

Welcome

September 16, 2011 at 4:35 pm by Kenneth Reece

Welcome to the newest and ONLY resource of its kind for High Country motorist and travelers. This site has been created after the tremendous success … Read more

Oak Street Repaved

September 16, 2011 at 3:07 pmOctober 10, 2017 at 6:08 pm by Kenneth Reece

via twitter “They finally paved this road(Oak st). The pavement is still hot. @WataugaRoads”

The 194 “S Curve” Snarls Traffic Once Again

September 16, 2011 at 2:56 pm by Kenneth Reece

As if traveling highway 194 between Valle Crucis and Banner Elk has not been bad enough the last several weeks a truck wreck on Tuesday … Read more

ASU Football Traffic Info

September 16, 2011 at 2:41 pm by Kenneth Reece

According to goasu.com there are a couple of changes for home game #2 ***NEW*** • Postgame traffic on Stadium Drive will be two-lane egress to … Read more

ASU Football Traffic Info

September 8, 2011 at 10:23 am by Kenneth Reece

With the first home game of the ASU Football season Boone will once again see major influx of traffic this weekened. Here are some items … Read more

Grandfather Mountain New Weather Station

September 5, 2011 at 10:24 amJuly 8, 2018 at 6:35 pm by Kenneth Reece

Grandfather Mountain, famous for its winds and extreme weather, has been reporting weather data from the top of the mountain since August 1955. Over the … Read more

Rainfall Forecast

September 5, 2011 at 10:07 am by Kenneth Reece

The rainfall forecast from the National Weather Service on Labor Day morning.

Flood Potential This Week

September 4, 2011 at 3:14 pmOctober 10, 2017 at 6:08 pm by Kenneth Reece

The National Weather Service is forecasting the High Country is in a moderate risk of flooding from the rain of a cold front to our … Read more

Training To Close Local DMV Offices

August 31, 2011 at 8:57 am by Kenneth Reece

Two local DMV office, and 8 total in western NC, will be closed for a one-day training session either Monday, Sept. 12 or on Tuesday, … Read more

BREMCO crews arrive on the coast

August 27, 2011 at 3:22 pm by Kenneth Reece

*Update Sunday Aug 28, 2011 to include video* Blue Ridge Electric crews have arrived in Carteret County, joining 250 fellow linemen, to help restore power … Read more

Virginia Earthquake Felt In The High Country

August 23, 2011 at 9:52 pmJuly 8, 2018 at 6:33 pm by Kenneth Reece

***For more information about the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit High Country Earthquake History page*** *Update Sunday Aug 28, 2011* 10 earthquakes … Read more

BOOZE IT & LOSE IT” 2011 LABOR DAY CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF TODAY

August 19, 2011 at 10:42 amJuly 19, 2018 at 6:00 pm by Kenneth Reece

On Friday NCDOT Secretary Gene Contii announced that state and local law enforcement officers will be out in force over the Labor Day holiday as … Read more

Portion of Howard Street Now One Way

August 12, 2011 at 8:30 pm by Kenneth Reece

Howard Street between Depot and Water, in Boone, is now one way as of this week. Travelers now have to enter from the Depot Street … Read more

194 Valle Crucis to Matney/Banner Elk Update – August 9, 2011

August 9, 2011 at 9:45 amJuly 19, 2018 at 5:58 pm by Kenneth Reece

As of this morning DOT opened one lane of highway 194, between Valle Crucis and Matney, with traffic flow being controlled by a traffic light. … Read more

Possible Bridge Work in Silverstone – August 8, 2011

August 8, 2011 at 2:00 pmJuly 19, 2018 at 5:59 pm by Kenneth Reece

A comment to our facebook page left word that DOT has Silverstone Road in Vilas closed for bridge work. Detour onto 321 then right onto … Read more

NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR PROPOSED N.C. 105 WIDENING PROJECT IN AVERY AND WATAUGA COUNTIES

August 8, 2011 at 11:33 amJuly 10, 2018 at 2:01 pm by Kenneth Reece

(DOT Press Release Aug 8, 2011) RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold three public meetings called citizens’ informational workshops in August for … Read more

194 Road Work Update – August 6, 2011

August 6, 2011 at 6:53 pmJuly 19, 2018 at 5:57 pm by Kenneth Reece

194 between Valle Crucis and Matney/Banner Elk will not be open by the time school starts back on Wednesday. NCDOT closed a section of the … Read more

WARM AND DRY JULY AT GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN

August 1, 2011 at 7:44 pm by Kenneth Reece

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – The weather data from the month of July recorded at the official US Weather Service reporting station located next to Grandfather … Read more