-
News
House total loss after Wildcat Road fire
A house is a total loss after an overnight fire on Thursday morning. Watauga County Communications received a call regarding…
Read More » -
News
Lithium-ion battery causes fire at apartment complex in Boone
UPDATE FROM BOONE FIRE: February 4, 2026, Boone Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire located at the Finmore…
Read More » -
News
Update to State Hatchery Renovations and Impacts to 2026 Trout Stocking Schedule
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has released the 2026 public mountain trout waters stocking schedule and announced efforts to address impacts…
Read More » -
News
Northern Peaks State Trail Awarded onX Adventure Forever Grant
Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) was recently awarded $25,000 from the onX Adventure Forever Grant program for the Three Top Mountain…
Read More » -
News
App State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential for 10th year in a row
BOONE, N.C. — As a nationally recognized leader in teacher education, Appalachian State University remains the top alma mater for…
Read More » -
News
Hazardous Weather Outlook, Wednesday February 4, 2026
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA648 AM EST Wed Feb 4 2026 NCZ001-002-018-019-VAZ015>017-051200-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wilkes-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-648 AM EST Wed Feb 4…
Read More » -
News
NCDOT Snow-Plowing Crews Making Progress But Clearing Roads Will Take Days
RALEIGH – State transportation officials are making progress plowing snow and ice from interstates and four-lane highways, but it will take…
Read More » -
News
Watauga Sheriff Warns of Bail Money Phone Scam
The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting family members of recently arrested individuals. Scam…
Read More » -
News
Boone Fire Department Wants to Keep You Safe and Warm This Winter
As the temperature outside drops, Boone families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm. What they may not realize is that turning up the heat…
Read More » -
News
Watauga Rescue and Meat Camp Fire Department Forge Strategic Partnership
Watauga Rescue has announced a new collaborative partnership with Meat Camp Fire Department, aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities across…
Read More »
