News
Watauga Community Recreation Center To Open April 26
Watauga County Parks and Recreation is very excited to announce that the Watauga Community Recreation Center will open on Monday, April 26, 2021.
(Continue Reading)Historic Todd General Store Destroyed In Thursday Night Fire
A local landmark was destroyed by fire Thursday night.
(Continue Reading)Boone Police Seek Info In Two Larcenies
High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek assistance in solving a larcen
(Continue Reading)A-M-Y Library Officially Joins NC Cardinal System
The Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library system has now officially joined NC C
(Continue Reading)Watauga Commissioners Meet March 2, Valle Crucis School Contract On Agenda
The next Watauga County Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM
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Sports
Friday's WATA Afternoon Sports Update....
Listen to WATA's Friday afternoon sports headlines on GBR....
(Continue Reading)Hoilman, Vikings Win Big, 42-20....
Quarterback Troy Hoilman and the Avery High football team rolled to an easy win
(Continue Reading)Wilson Powers Cobras to DH Sweep....
Former Watauga High softball player Jada Wilson had a strong outing on Wednesday
(Continue Reading)Cobras Signee Has Career Night....
Caldwell Tech signee Charlotte Sherrill had a record-setting night in the openin
(Continue Reading)Wednesday's WATA Afternoon Sports Report....
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Pet Patrol
LOST CHIHUAHUA
Lost 13 yr old Chihuahua, named Alexis. She went missing Tues. night 12.29.20 at 8pm off of Aho Road, on Parkway Forest Drive.
(Continue Reading)Lost dog "dozer"
He is a 5-month pity bull dog he got missing or stolen on Thanksgiving day he ha
(Continue Reading)LOST DOG
Pippa: 12wks old, about 8lbs Last seen on November 1st, 2020 about 1/2 mile past
(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.
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Community and Business
Blowing Rock Chamber Urges Businesses, Organizations To Get Involved In Spring Cleaning
Spring is a great time of year, but unfortunately it also reveals all the trash and litter that has accumulated after the snow and ice have melted away. The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce has been working with DOT officials to get this problem resolved.
(Continue Reading)Holston Camp Seeks Input On Two New Programs
Holston Presbytery Camp and Retreat Center on Hickory Nut Gap Road Banner Elk, i
(Continue Reading)Avery Arts Council Recreates Barn Quilt Trail
The Avery Arts Council has recreated the Barn Quilt Trail map of Avery County.
(Continue Reading)NCGA Invites Students To Annual Youth Legislative Assembly
Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school
(Continue Reading)Harrill Senior Center Offering "Health For Life" Class
The Lois E. Harrill Senior Center is now taking registration for a 4-part virtua
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Obituaries(Funeral Homes)
Robert Jones Phipps
Robert Jones Phipps, age 91, of Crumpler passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence.
(Continue Reading)James Cleveland Lunsford
James Cleveland Lunsford, age 48, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, February
(Continue Reading)Geraldine P. Whitaker
Geraldine P. Whitaker, age 82, of Moravian Falls, passed away Wednesday, Februar
(Continue Reading)Tommy Greer
Tommy Greer, 91 died from Covid-19 Virus in Paterson NJ on February 23, 2021.
(Continue Reading)Richard Clyde Woods
Richard Clyde Woods, 62, of West Jefferson passed away Tuesday, February 23rd at
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