News
Thursday COVID-19 Case Totals
AppHealthCare reported Thursday that Watauga County has reached more than 300 total COVID-19 cases.
(Continue Reading)Historic Lansing School Building To Be Arts, Culture Showcase
Two historic school buildings in Lansing in Ashe County have been acquir
(Continue Reading)2020 Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Cancelled
Just like a number of other fall festivals, the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival i
(Continue Reading)State Board Of Elections Statement To Voters About Election-Related Mailers, Text Messages, Phone Calls
North Carolina elections officials are responding to many voters’ questions an
(Continue Reading)Watauga Board Of Education Meeting Delayed Until Wednesday August 12
The Watauga Board of Education has announced a meeting schedule change.
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Sports
Friday's WATA Afternoon Sports Update....
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(Continue Reading)Are You Ready For Some Football?; Poston 12th at PGA Championship....
Appalachian State kicked off its fall camp Thursday; UNC and the ACC both releas
(Continue Reading)App State Football Excited to Open Fall Camp
The Appalachian State football team officially opened fall camp on Thursday. Ple
(Continue Reading)Guess Who's No. 1 in College Football....
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(Continue Reading)FOOT GOLF CHALLENGE....
Who wants to the chance to win prizes? Watauga County Parks and Recreation is cu
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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
(Continue Reading)Lost Dog- Zionville Area STILL MISSING 8/3
Super scared and shy last seen about 2pm Monday at top of Will Isaacs rd Zionvil
(Continue Reading)Missing Dog- Roan Mountain Area
We are still missing our dog Teddy! We have put up flyers, put on social media,
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Community and Business
Blowing Rock Chamber Ribbon Cutting Friday Welcomes Skybest Fiber Service To Downtown
The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m., Friday, August 7, in Memorial Park to welcome SkyLine/SkyBest’s fiber internet service to downtown Blowing Rock businesses.
(Continue Reading)Boone Chamber's 71st Business Meeting Will Be Streamed August 6
The Boone Chamber of Commerce announces the 71st Annual Business Meeting will be
(Continue Reading)Ensemble Stage Again Presents Appalachian Jack This Saturday
Ensemble Stage of Banner Elk will again present Appalachian Jack in the courtyar
(Continue Reading)High Country United Way Awards $100,000 To Local Non-Profits
The High Country United Way awarded $100,000 in grant funding to support 24 non-
(Continue Reading)Children's Council To Present Info Session On Starting Home Child Care Program
The Children's Council of Watauga County will be offering an information session
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Obituaries(Funeral Homes)
Nolan C. Church, Sr.
Nolan C. Church, Sr., 90, of Huntsville, Ohio, a native and former resident of Watauga County, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020, at Green Hills Care Center after a long battle with shingles.
(Continue Reading)Martha Maude Davis
Martha Maude Davis, age 98, of North Wilkesboro, passed Friday, July 31, 2020 at
(Continue Reading)Danny Odell Blevins
Danny Odell Blevins, age 64, of Traphill, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020
(Continue Reading)Rebecca Suther Christenbury
Rebecca Suther Christenbury, age 99, of Old US Highway 421, Vilas, passed away W
(Continue Reading)Eva Burnell Aldridge Meredith
Eva Burnell Aldridge Meredith, age 90, of Leesburg, Florida, a native and former
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