News
Elk Falls Drowning Victim Identified, Search Temporarily Suspended Due To More Heavy Rains Forecasted
The man who drowned last Sunday at Elk River Falls has been identified. Avery County Sheriff Kevin Frye released a statement Friday afternoon.
(Continue Reading)High Country Radio News May 25, 2018
Listen to High Country Radio News from Friday May 25th.
(Continue Reading)Memorial Day Observances Sunday And Monday
Memorial Day Observances around the High Country.
(Continue Reading)Section Of Boone Designated NC Opportunity Zone
A 4 square mile tract of land that runs from East King Street through the Boone
(Continue Reading)Ashe County Proposed Budget More Than $35 Million
The proposed county budget for Ashe County for fiscal year 2018-19 totals more t
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Sports
Grubb Resigns....
NEWLAND, NC - Scott Grubb has stepped down as boy's basketball coach at Avery County High School, according to athletic director Jay Smith.
(Continue Reading)Friday's Afternoon Sports Report....
Listen to WATA's Friday afternoon sports headlines on GBR....
(Continue Reading)Cougars Advances To State Finals....
Listen to WATA's Friday morning local and regional sports report on GBR....
(Continue Reading)App State With 14 Picks On Athlon All-Sun Belt Teams
BOONE, N.C. — Athlon Sports' preseason All-Sun Belt football teams have 14 ove
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Listen to WATA's Thursday afternoon sports report on GBR....
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Pet Patrol
REWARD $100 FOR MISSING BLUE HEELER, CHIHUAHUA MIX
Pixie,3-4 yo, Blue Heeler, Chihuahua mix. UTD and not waring a collar.
(Continue Reading)Missing Black and Tan Pup - Rascal
This is a picture of him as a puppy he's full sized now.
(Continue Reading)Missing - Imperial Shih Tzu
Missing from Deep Gap Stony Fork Area!!!
(Continue Reading)Missing Pup - Stella
Stella is missing. If you see her would you please let me know Cindy Durham 828-
(Continue Reading)Missing Pup
Skittles is lost/missing. When we came home May 22nd she was not in her enclos
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Community and Business
Art In The Park Opens Season Saturday
The 2018 edition of Art In The Park opens this Saturday in Blowing Rock.
(Continue Reading)Art On The Greene Kicks Off 2018 This Weekend In Banner Elk
Art on the Greene begins its 2018 season this weekend on the grounds of the Hist
(Continue Reading)BooneTakeOut Acquired By BiteSquad
Bite Squad, a Minneapolis-based restaurant delivery service, announced Tuesday i
(Continue Reading)Berry Named Executive Director Of Deerfield Ridge
Amanda Berry, RN, has been named the new executive director of Deerfield Ridge A
(Continue Reading)Howard's Creek Church Missions Fundraiser Saturday
Howard's Creek Church is sponsoring a Mission's Fundraiser on May 26th, 2018.
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Obituaries(Funeral Homes)
Kenneth Ralph Kluth
Kenneth Ralph Kluth, age 97, of Bryce Way, Boone, passed away Wednesday evening, May 23, 2018, at his home.
(Continue Reading)Rhoda Lea McKinney
Rhoda Lea McKinney, 84, of Elk Park, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, Ma
(Continue Reading)Marie Presnell
Marie Presnell left this earthly life to go to her heavenly life May 22, 2018.
(Continue Reading)Ruth Greene Swift
Ruth Greene Swift, 95, of Meredell Farm Rd., Liberty, died Sunday, May 20, 2018
(Continue Reading)Lois Eller Hughes
Mrs. Lois Eller Hughes, age 79, of Rominger Road, Banner Elk, and formerly of De
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