News
-
Drought Monitor Update – Thursday, February 12, 2026
In the latest drought update for North Carolina, severe drought conditions continue to grip much of the state, with Extreme…
Read More » -
Operation Crystal Ball – Total Seizures from the Largest Case in Ashe County History
Ashe County, NC – Sheriff B. Phil Howell announced today that the total amount of seized narcotics has been reported…
Read More » -
Two Major Narcotics Operations Nets Multiple Arrests in Watauga County
Law enforcement agencies in Watauga County conducted two major narcotics operations in early February, resulting in significant drug seizures and…
Read More » -
Contract Applications Sought to Operate Newland License Plate Agency
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate a license plate agency (LPA)…
Read More » -
Ashe County Missing Person Alert: Steven Wayne Lecount
$10,000 Reward for Information Steven Wayne Lecount, 63, has been missing since August 10th, 2025, from Howell Rd in Lansing,…
Read More » -
WAMY Community Action Opens Housing Program Applications
Watauga, Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties – WAMY Community Action is excited to announce that applications are now open for…
Read More » -
Former Watauga & current UNC Asheville Track & Field Coach Joel Williams Passes Away
The University of North Carolina Asheville community is mourning the loss of head track and field coach Joel Williams, who…
Read More » -
Fatal collision on 321 near Blowing Rock on Sunday
Blowing Rock- On Sunday, February 8th at approximately 2:33 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated…
Read More » -
Hurricane recovery in North Carolina receives $290 million boost from the Forest Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have entered into a $290 million Good…
Read More » -
App State Update from Chancellor Dr. Heather Norris — Friday, February 6, 2026
Friday, February 6, 2026 Today, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Neva Specht hosted faculty and staff for the Spring Faculty…
Read More »
