News

High Country Radio News February 21, 2020
Listen to High Country Radio News from Friday February 21.
(Continue Reading)APPALCart Service Review Calls For Bus Transit Center, More Busses
The recent APPALcart service review presented proposals for more busses, a round
(Continue Reading)Blowing Rock Denies Short Term Rental Appeal
The Town of Blowing Rock has again denied short-term rentals in the R-15 residen
(Continue Reading)Blue Ridge Energy Awards Funds To Agencies In Service Area
Blue Ridge Energy has awarded funds to a number of agencies in Watauga, Ashe, Al
(Continue Reading)Watauga Board Of Elections Primary Ballot Information
Voters who are registered as Unaffiliated can vote in their choice of three Prim
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Sports

Friday's WATA Afternoon Sports Update....
Listen to WATA's Friday afternoon sports headlines on GBR....
(Continue Reading)WHS Basketball Moved To Saturday....
The Watauga High girl's basketball team will play Freedom on the Northwestern Co
(Continue Reading)Apps Air at 6:30 p.m., Tonight on WATA....
The Appalachian State University basketball teams go back to work tonight. The m
(Continue Reading)Apps Moves Game with ECU; Clark Signs With Panthers; WHS Girls advance to NWC Finals....
The Appalachian State University football team announces a schedule change; form
(Continue Reading)WHS Hoops Airs Tonight on WATA/GBR.net, at 5:10 p.m.....
The Watauga High girl's basketball team takes on Hickory in the Northwestern Con
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Pet Patrol

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
(Continue Reading)Cat STILL LOST- Grandfather Campground Area
STILL LOST- LOST CAT
(Continue Reading)Lost Boston Terrier- Fleetwood Area
This was posted a few times several months ago but I'd just like to update.
(Continue Reading)Lost Australian Shepherd/Border collie mix
***Reward*** $50 - please call or text 812-584-3466. No questions asked, thank y
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Community and Business

Local Luthier's Guitars On Exhibit At BRAHM, Scholars And Scones Feb 27
Thursday, February 27th, from 11:00am - 12:00pm, the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum will present a talk by local luthier Chris Capozzoli.
(Continue Reading)Senior Center Presents Fraud Prevention Program
With scams and fraud schemes on the rise, the need to be more aware of how to pr
(Continue Reading)Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit Will Open An Appalachian Summer Festival
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Open the 36th Season of An Appalachian Summer Fest
(Continue Reading)Lees-McRae Theatre Audtion Day This Saturday
The Lees-McRae Theatre Arts Audition Day is set for this Saturday.
(Continue Reading)High Country Energy Justice Summit This Saturday
The High Country Energy Justice Summit will be held this Saturday February 22 fr
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Obituaries(Funeral Homes)

Carolyn Cloud
God in his infinite wisdom has freed Carolyn Cloud from dementia and pain and called her home on Thursday, February 20, 2020.
(Continue Reading)Annie Lou Harris
Annie Lou Harris, age 69, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, February 20
(Continue Reading)Jesse “Howard” Adams
Jesse “Howard” Adams, age 95, of McGrady, passed away Wednesday, February 19
(Continue Reading)Sgt. 1st class J.W. (Billy) Ollis
Sgt. 1st class J.W. (Billy) Ollis, 89, passed away peaceably surrounded by famil
(Continue Reading)Betty Vance Poore
Betty Vance Poore, age 82, of Jonas Ridge , passed away on Wednesday, February 1
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