News
More COVID-19 Cases At App State, Lees-McRae
AppHealthCare has reported additional clusters of COVID-19 at Appalachian State.
(Continue Reading)App State, UNC System Roll Out COVID-19 App For Smart Phones
Appalachian State University and AppHealthCare are encouraging use of a COVID-19
(Continue Reading)Ashe School Board Votes To Implement Plan A October 19
The Ashe County Board of Education held a special called meeting last week to co
(Continue Reading)Judge Issues Order To Continue 2020 Census Through October 31; US Justice Department Appeals
On Thursday, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring the US Ce
(Continue Reading)Special Meeting Of Boone Town Council, Community Appearance, Historic Preservation and Sate Historic Preservation Commissions Set For Wednesday
A Special Meeting of the Boone Town Council, Community Appearance Commission, Hi
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Sports
Monday's WATA Morning Sports Update....
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(Continue Reading)Evans NFL Debut Derailed---AGAIN!!!!
NASHVILLE, TN - Darrynton Evans of Appalachian State is patiently waiting for hi
(Continue Reading)Friday's WATA Afternoon Sports Update....
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(Continue Reading)Friday's WATA MId-day Sports Update....
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(Continue Reading)App State Volleyball Postponed; Two App Runners Honored....
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Pet Patrol
Missing Cat- Vilas Area
Lost on Reuben Walker Road near Willow Creek Golf Course in Vilas- a one year old black and grey medium long-haired cat named Bear.
(Continue Reading)LOST CAT: GEORGIE
Went missing on 8/29 on Mabel School Rd. area of Zionville. She is 1 1/2 years o
(Continue Reading)Lost Cat- Fair Mountain Area
Lost- Gray long hair male cat.
(Continue Reading)FOUND: Collie Mix in Sugar Grove Area
Found this morning 7/22 a medium size all black collie mix.
(Continue Reading)Missing Cat- Zionville Area (REWARD)
Help find Netty Cay- lost near the Browns Hill & Harley Perry Road in Zion
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Community and Business
Caldwell Hospice Offers Virtual Volunteer Training
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you have the compassionate spirit needed to be a companion for someone’s journey? In partnership with Caldwell Hospice staff, volunteers serve an essential role in patient and family support, administrative and community support.
(Continue Reading)The Schaefer Center Presets Will Be An All Virtual Event For 2020
The Schaefer Center Presents supports Appalachian State University’s teaching
(Continue Reading)Crossnore School Could Win A State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant
Crossnore School and Children's Home is in the top 200 finalists for a State Far
(Continue Reading)Hunger And Health Coalition Announces Fall Fundraisers
As the air crisps and Boone moves into autumn, the Hunger and Health Coalition i
(Continue Reading)St Mary Of The Hills Tour Of Homes Goes Virtual
The annual Blowing Rock Tour of Homes, sponsored by St. Mary of the Hills Episco
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Obituaries(Funeral Homes)
Eliza McGuire Holman
Eliza McGuire Holman, age 94 of Boone passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Glenbridge Health And Rehab.
(Continue Reading)Shirley Rohrbach Erickson
Shirley Rohrbach Erickson, age 82, of Boone, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2
(Continue Reading)Larry Wayne Pollard
Larry Wayne Pollard, age 68, of Valdese, formerly of Ashe County passed away Sat
(Continue Reading)Robert Lyle Watkins, Sr.
Robert Lyle Watkins, Sr., age 76, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, Septe
(Continue Reading)John Johnson
John Johnson, age 87, of Rhododendron Drive in Newland, the Three Mile community
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