News
NC Governor Cooper Issues "Stay At Home" Order, Effective 5pm Monday March 30
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper on Friday issued a "stay at home" order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
(Continue Reading)Wilkes County Health Reports First Positive Coronavirus Result
A Wilkes County resident has tested positive for COVID-19.
(Continue Reading)Watauga Schools To Continue Remote Instruction, Meals During Stay At Home Order
Watauga County Schools Issues Statement Regarding Governor Cooper’s Announceme
(Continue Reading)App State Chancellor Sheri Everts Update On COVID-19
Saturday's release from Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts.
(Continue Reading)Watauga Sheriff Hagaman On Stay At Home Order
A statement from Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman concerning the Governor's St
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Sports
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(Continue Reading)A Great Honor For Angel and App State....
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Missing Cat- Boone Area
I am missing a cat. He is about 5 years old. He went missing 3/14 Saturday night
(Continue Reading)Missing Dog- Tynecastle
Our sweet dog Bella is missing.
(Continue Reading)Lost Cat- Howard's Creek Road Area
Still desperately looking for my baby.
(Continue Reading)Lost Dog- Elk Park Area
Please continue to be on the lookout for this beloved pet, family is offering a
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Community and Business
Samaritan's Purse Opens Emergency Field Hospital In NYC
Samaritan's Purse has begun setting up an Emergency Field Hospital in East Meadow in Central Park, New York City, to provide care for patients seriously ill with COVID-19.
(Continue Reading)Mast General Store's "Gift Cards For Good" Program Will Help Local Food Banks
Mast General Store announces the Gift Cards For Good program.
(Continue Reading)Appalachian Regional Healthcare Assists Employees
On March 27, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) announced a new suppl
(Continue Reading)Blue RIdge Energy Announces "In This Together" Relief Fund
Through a new campaign called “In This Together”, Blue Ridge Energy is incre
(Continue Reading)Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes Public Libraries Further Modify Services
Appalachian Regional Library, with public libraries in Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes
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Obituaries(Funeral Homes)
Hazel Cable Farthing
Hazel Cable Farthing, age 95, of Bethel Road, Vilas, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, Friday evening, March 27, 2020.
(Continue Reading)Jesse Rex Weaver
Jesse Rex Weaver, age 41, of Pottertown Road, Todd, passed away March 27, 2020 a
(Continue Reading)Donald Marsh
We are saddened to announce the passing of Donald Marsh age 65 of Cold Springs R
(Continue Reading)Clinton Dale Smith
Clinton Dale Smith, age 84, of 477 Jarvis Road, Ennice, NC passed away Saturday,
(Continue Reading)Lloyd Gene Spears, Sr.
Lloyd Gene Spears, Sr., age 60, of Burgaw, N.C. formerly of Wilkes County passed
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