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Flood Watch including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Friday July 18, 2025
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Friday July 18, 2025
App State’s New River Light and Power celebrates Public Power Month of Giving with volunteerism and community partnerships
Governor Stein Announces More Than $11 Million for Great Trails State Program Projects in Western North Carolina
Flood Watch including Watauga, Ashe & Wilkes for Thursday July 17, 2025
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Thursday July 17, 2025
Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman & Major Kelly Redmon joined Kenneth Reece on WATA radio to discuss topics
Boone firefighters testing and flushing hydrants in the community
A podium finish and Teamwork Award are the latest wins for App State’s student-led solar vehicle team
NCDHHS Celebrates Third Anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, New Resources Available to Help Those in Need
Watauga County Children’s Council Unveils New Logo and Strategic Plan
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Wednesday July 16, 2025
Dishman Brothers Arrested for Trafficking Methamphetamine
MountainTrue partners with NCDEQ to launch western North Carolina river debris cleanup program
NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook including Watauga & Ashe for Tuesday July 15, 2025
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute hosting two free events to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES BOARD LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS AND STAFF PROMOTIONS
SECU Foundation Awards Western Youth Network $1.5 Million Grant for New Resource Center
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games names track and field outstanding men’s and women’s athletes
Eric Frasure named overall winner in men’s heavy athletics at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

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Hurricane Helene

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Avery Sheriff Mike HenleyJuly 8, 2025

Statement from Avery Sheriff Mike Henley regarding multi county incident on Monday

On Monday July 7th at approximately 1230, Avery County 911 Center were notified of an unknown person…
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May 19, 2025

Governor Stein Announces Second Hurricane Helene Budget Proposal
May 13, 2025

Rainfall amounts for Monday & Tuesday May 12-13, 2025
April 30, 2025

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Defend Western North Carolina Recovery
April 30, 2025

Trump Administration Approves Governor Stein’s Housing Recovery Action Plan for Western North Carolina

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Kenneth ReeceNovember 8, 2023

105 bridge replacement project

Below are maps, photos, and videos of the N.C. 105 bridge replacement project on Highway 105 and the Broadstone Road…
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Kenneth ReeceJuly 11, 2023

New Valle Crucis School project

Below are videos and photos of the new Valle Crucis School being built, as documented by Kenneth Reece/WataugaOnline. The content…
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William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 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 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 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 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 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 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 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 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 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