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News
Tips For Next Snow Storm From Boone Fire Department
While digging out from this storm, Boone Fire Department has some things for residents to keep in mind for future snow events.
(Continue Reading)COVID Surge, Snow Storm, Affecting Local Hospitals
Winter storms and the recent COVID-19 surge have created difficulties for Appala
(Continue Reading)Ashe High School Closed Early Last Friday Due To COVID Increases
Last Friday, the Ashe County High School administration made the decision to rel
(Continue Reading)Toe River Health District Update January 10-16
Toe River Health District reports increases in COVID cases in Avery, Mitchell an
(Continue Reading)Boone Town Council Special Meeting Friday January 21 Will Be Virtual
There will be a Special Meeting of the Boone Town Council.
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Sports
Sears Pours In 27, WHS Girls Improve to 12-1....
Watauga High freshman Kate Sears displayed her dominance Wednesday night as she stepped up big against McDowell down in Marion; the WHS boys weren't as fortunate; it was a tough night for the Tar Heels in South Bend, IN.; the Caldwell Tech men's basketball team wins again; area scores and more sports news can be heard by clicking on the links below....
(Continue Reading)App State-Georgia State Women’s Basketball Game Canceled
BOONE, N.C. - Thursday's women's basketball game between App State and Georgia
(Continue Reading)Wednesday's WATA Afternoon Sports Headlines....
Listen to WATA's Wednesday afternoon headlines on GBR....
(Continue Reading)Duke Names New OC; Maybin Retires....
Watauga High basketball airs at 6 p.m., tonight on WATA AM&FM, and on goblue
(Continue Reading)Wednesday's WATA Morning Sports Headlines....
Listen to WATA's Wednesday morning sports headlines with area scores and more on
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Pet Patrol
Lost Sheltie
Lost sheltie (mini collie) tan and white colored, weighs 20-25lbs.
(Continue Reading)"Nugget"
Missing dog named Nugget from around Stadium area.
(Continue Reading)Watauga Humane Society Closed Through Wednesday Jan 12
The Watauga Humane Society will be closed through Wednesday.
(Continue Reading)Lost Siberian Huskie....
A Siberian Huskie has gone missing on VFW Drive. The dog went missing on Monday
(Continue Reading)Lost Dog....
Boone Friends we need some help. We are in Raleigh and our dog was at the boarde
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Community and Business
Zhang Presented WCS "Servant's Heart" Award
Dr. Shuai Zhang, a research assistant professor in the Department of Reading Education and Special Education, has been honored with the Servant’s Heart Award from Watauga County Schools.
(Continue Reading)Two Promoted At Blue Ridge Energy
Blue Ridge Energy has announced the promotions of Ashe County residents Tasha Ro
(Continue Reading)Blue Ridge Energy "Bright Ideas" Grant Recipients Named
Exciting, hands-on learning projects are coming to six local classrooms thanks t
(Continue Reading)Watauga P&R Recreational Pool Closed For Repairs
The Watauga Parks and Recreation announces the Recreational Pool will be closed
(Continue Reading)App State MLK Day Events
Appalachian State University will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr day with a s
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Obituaries(Funeral Homes)
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(Continue Reading)Mary W. May
Mary W. May, age 83 of Lansing, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Margate Health
(Continue Reading)Matthew Paul Johnson
Matthew Paul Johnson passed on July 10, 2019.
(Continue Reading)Timothy Michael Flahive
Timothy Michael Flahive, age 92, of Jefferson passed away Saturday night, July 1
(Continue Reading)Stella Patricia Wojtowicz Maj
Stella Patricia Wojtowicz Maj, age 93, of Milton Brown Heirs Road (and formerly
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