A tornado watch is in effect for Watauga, Ashe and Wilkes counties until 1 a.m.

 “Both Saturday and Sunday it’s all about the students and their families.” 

It’s Arbor Day in Boone and that’s cause for a celebration.

While 5^th District Congressional candidate Roy Carter carried the primary Tuesday with 39,883 votes to Diane Hamby’s 39,352, Tuesday’s canvassing may switch things around.

The Wig Bank of Caldwell County has been recognized nationally with an Act of Caring Award.

An Appalachian State University student was recognized for a chair design this week.

The Appalachian Pathways Luncheon Series turns to politics May 21 with a program presented by Appalachian State University history professor Dr. Karl Campbell.

Thanks, in part, to efforts by North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper, social networking site Facebook is adding more than 40 new safeguards to protect young users from sexual predators and cyber-bullying.

Governor Mike Easley told officials yesterday that community colleges should stick to a policy of admitting all eligible illegal immigrants.

Boone Optimist Club has named an Appalachian State University Police sergeant Watauga County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

The following is a statement released by Jerry Meek, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, in regards to Tuesday's Primary. It does not necessarily reflect the views of Aisling Broadcasting or its advertisers.

Brace yourself for a crowd in Boone this weekend: It’s Commencement time at Appalachian State University.

Incumbent 10^th District Republican Representative Patrick McHenry may have secured his bid to keep his seat, but he didn’t secure an endorsement from his challenger, Lance Sigmon.

Tomorrow marks Boone’s annual Arbor Day celebration at Daniel Boone Gardens. Town officials expect to have company.

The majority of nearly 80 pit bull terriers confiscated by Caldwell County Animal Control face euthanasia, authorities say.

An inquiry into a January 9^th officer-involved shooting is still awaiting autopsy results, officials say.

Officials said yesterday that April tax collections have produced more revenue than expected for North Carolina.

Canvassing hasn’t even taken place yet and already gubernatorial candidates are looking ahead to November elections.