News
Additional COVID-19 Deaths In Ashe, Avery
Avery County Health Department, a part of Toe River Health District, was notified Tuesday of two COVID-19 associated deaths.
(Continue Reading)Boone Winter Farmers Market Adjusts For COVID-19
Boone’s Winter Farmers’ Market, powered by Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture,
(Continue Reading)Boone Town Council Accepting Agenda Items, Board Applications
Boone Town Council meetings are set for December 15 And 17.
(Continue Reading)NCDOT Pausing Road Construction During Holiday Travel
Though traffic is expected to be lighter than usual for the Thanksgiving holiday
(Continue Reading)Governor Cooper Tightens Face Mask Requirements In New Executive Order
Governor Roy Cooper Monday issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten
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Sports
Tuesday's WATA Afternoon Sports Headlines....
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(Continue Reading)WHS Wins 58th Straight....
The Watauga High volleyball team continued its domination in the Northwestern Co
(Continue Reading)Shawn Clark: Pre-Troy Press Conference
The Mountaineers take on Troy Saturday night at Kidd Brewer Stadium at 8 p.m. Th
(Continue Reading)WHS Volleyball Looks to Continue its Winning Ways Tonight....
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(Continue Reading)Burrow's Done; WHS Moving Up; Panthers Finally Win One....
More problems for the Cincinnati Bengals and their starting quarterback; the pro
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Pet Patrol
LOST DOG
Pippa: 12wks old, about 8lbs Last seen on November 1st, 2020 about 1/2 mile past Bethel Rd along 321N heading toward Tennessee. Spooked and slipped out of her collar and ran into the woods at dusk. She is a merle Frenchton (French bulldog/Boston terrier mix) If found, please call Kim Rowland: (828) 719-8237
(Continue Reading)Lost/Possibly Stolen Dog- Concord Area
Have anyone seen my dog Stella?
(Continue Reading)Lost Cat- Boone Area
"Hi everyone. My sweet boy, Jasper has been missing since October 9th.
(Continue Reading)Missing Cat- Vilas Area
Lost on Reuben Walker Road near Willow Creek Golf Course in Vilas- a one year ol
(Continue Reading)LOST CAT: GEORGIE
Went missing on 8/29 on Mabel School Rd. area of Zionville. She is 1 1/2 years o
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Community and Business
Ashe Memorial Hospital Implements AI Stroke Triage Software
Ashe Memorial Hospital recently partnered with Viz.ai, an artificial intelligence tool, to bring the first Food and Drug Administration approved computer-aided triage system to northwest North Carolina.
(Continue Reading)Stonewalls/Whitehall Lane Wine Dinner To Benefit Avery Culinary Arts
Stonewalls Restaurant is presenting a special fundraiser dinner for the Avery Hi
(Continue Reading)Boone Police, Children's Advocacy Center Sponsor Blood Drive
Boone Police and the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Blue Ridge are hosting
(Continue Reading)Hunger And Health Coalition's Sharing Tree Program Helps Make The Holidays Brighter
Around this time of year, families are gearing up for the holidays: Switching ou
(Continue Reading)ARHS Thanks Local Businesses, Organizations For Outpouring Of Support
Coretta Scott King once said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately
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Obituaries(Funeral Homes)
Glen South
Glen South, age 87, of West Jefferson passed away Tuesday morning, November 24, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.
(Continue Reading)Greta Williams Ferguson
Greta Williams Ferguson, age 78, of West Jefferson passed away Monday, November
(Continue Reading)Shirley Renee Stone
Shirley Renee Stone, age 57, of Banner Elk, passed away Monday, November 23, 202
(Continue Reading)Mary Belle Blevins Mahaffey
Mary Belle Blevins Mahaffey, age 89 of Lansing, passed away on Monday, November
(Continue Reading)Lionel Dale Francis
Lionel Dale Francis, age 67 of Grassy Creek died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at hi
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