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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Thursday August 29, 2024
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA437 AM EDT Thu Aug 29 2024 NCZ001-002-018-019-VAZ007-009>020-WVZ042>044-507-508-300845-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wilkes-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-437 AM EDT…
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Native local couple experiences bear breaking into vehicles for the first time
A native Watauga County couple experienced something they never thought they would. Richard and Denise Greer shared with WataugaOnline, “Living…
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NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Wednesday August 28, 2024
Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA226 PM EDT Wed Aug 28 2024 NCZ001>003-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-024-WVZ042>044-507-508-291830-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-226 PM EDT…
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Two earthquakes measured near Sparta, 5th & 6th this summer
The fifth and sixth earthquakes this summer near Sparta, in Alleghany County, were recorded today. The first quake measured 2.2…
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VISITOR SPENDING IN WATAUGA COUNTY REACHED $517.51 MILLION IN 2023
BOONE, NC (August 28, 2024) – Domestic and international visitors to Watauga County spent$517.51 million in 2023, according to an…
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Earthquake measured near Sparta, fifth this summer
The fifth earthquake this summer near Sparta, in Alleghany County, was recorded this morning. This quake measured 2.2 magnitude and…
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Watauga County Schools Announces New Assistant Principals for 2024-25 School Year
WATAUGA COUNTY—Watauga County Schools is pleased to welcome three new administrators for the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Grady “Coleman” Bailey…
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Be Aware of Possible Lane Closures Thursday Morning due to Power Line work Crossing Hwy 421 Near Food Lion, Blue Ridge Energy Substation
Boone, North Carolina (August 27, 2024) – Possible lane closures may be needed for public and electric worker safety beginning…
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Tourism to Blue Ridge Parkway contributes $1,390,803,000 to local economy
(NC/VA) – A new National Park Service report shows that 16,757,635 visitors to Blue Ridge Parkway in 2023 spent $1,390,803,000 in…
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Apprenticeship Opportunities Help Local Students Prepare for High-Wage Jobs
Today’s rapidly evolving educational and workforce training landscapes demand innovative solutions. While apprenticeships have a long history, they’re experiencing a…
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