News

Jordan MonaghanFebruary 28, 2022

Governor Cooper Announces North Carolina Sanctions in Response to Russian Attack on Ukraine, Orders State Agencies to Review Contracts and Terminate Agreements with Russian Entities

Executive Order No. 251 Covers All State Agencies and Departments Over Which the Governor Has Executive Authority, Including the North…
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Sports

Rick Suyao/High Country Soccer AssociationFebruary 28, 2022

2022 Spring Adult Soccer League Registration Open, Booneshine Brewing Company Is New Adult League Sponsor

BOONE, NC – High Country Soccer Association is proud to announce Booneshine Brewing Company as the new title sponsor for…
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News

Kenneth ReeceFebruary 27, 2022

Masks no longer required on school buses, Watauga Schools go masks optional starting Monday

More changes will occur this week regarding masks-wearing, or rather the not wearing of masks in schools and on buses.…
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News

National Weather ServiceFebruary 26, 2022

NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook for Saturday February 26, 2022

Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA200 PM EST Sat Feb 26 2022 NCZ001-002-018-VAZ009-012-013-015>017-032-271900-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Smyth-Wythe-Pulaski-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-200 PM EST Sat Feb 26…
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Melissa Bracey/AppHealthCareFebruary 25, 2022

COVID-19 Situation Updates for Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga – February 25, 2022

This report is intended to provide a regular update on the local response to COVID-19 in our communities and timely,…
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News

Dr. Sheri Everts/Chancellor Appalachian State UniversityFebruary 25, 2022

Dr. Sheri Everts Update from Appalachian State University — Friday, February 25, 2022

Friday, February 25, 2022 As I announced last week, my COVID Council and I have been reviewing the recommendations, guidance…
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News

Mindy Wharton/North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionFebruary 25, 2022

Winter Home Repairs Keep the Cold, and Unwanted Wildlife, Out

Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say this is an excellent time of year to examine the outside of…
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Weather Alerts

National Weather ServiceFebruary 25, 2022

Dense Fog Advisory for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC – Friday February 25, 2022

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ010>020-022>024-251045-/O.NEW.KRNK.FG.Y.0001.220225T0231Z-220225T1300Z/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Bland,Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski, Blacksburg,Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax, Floyd,New…
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Alerts

National Weather ServiceFebruary 24, 2022

Special Weather Statement for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC, Wilkes County, NC – Thursday Feb 24th 2022

NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ010>020-022>024-032>035-WVZ044-507-250315-Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Dobson, Boone,Wilkesboro, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski,Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale,…
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Foothills Conservancy of North CarolinaFebruary 24, 2022

Foothills Conservancy protects 182 acres in Buffalo Cove area of Caldwell County

MORGANTON, N.C. — On Feb. 15, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina acquired 182 acres along Buffalo Creek in the Blue…
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William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2026

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 15 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742