News

Accumulating Snow Expected Saturday Into Sunday Night
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY
(Continue Reading)Snow Showers Expected Through The Weekend
Measurable snow expected through Monday in the High Country.
(Continue Reading)Tourism Booming In High Country, Some Attractions, Lodging Sold Out For MLK Weekend
NC High Country winter tourism is off to a great start. The region is experienci
(Continue Reading)COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Now Includes Those 65 And Older
Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Mandy Co
(Continue Reading)Chief Justice Newby Issues New Court Directives
Chief Justice Paul Newby issued an order containing emergency directives relate
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Sports

Coach K Quarantined; WHS VB Looks To Clinch NWC Crown; WHS XC at NWC Championships....
Listen to WATA's Wednesday afternoon sports headlines on GBR....
(Continue Reading)WHS Boys, Girls Drop Their Season Openers....
The Watauga High boys and girls basketball teams both came up short in their res
(Continue Reading)Tuesday's WATA Afternoon Sports Headlines....
As of now, the Watauga High basketball games are still on at South Caldwell toni
(Continue Reading)WHS Hoops Tonight at 6 p.m., on WATA....
The Watauga High boys and girls basketball teams open their respective season to
(Continue Reading)Monday's WATA Afternoon Sports Headlines....
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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

Former High Country Broadcaster Has New Book Release
After seven years of work, former broadcaster Jason Forbis proudly announced his novel release. The book entitled “Charlie's Awakening" has been published by Florida based publisher World Castle Publishing.
(Continue Reading)Blue Ridge Partnership For Children Seeks Smart Start Funding Proposals
The Blue Ridge Partnership for Children is calling for proposals for Smart Start
(Continue Reading)Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes Libraries Return to Virtual Services Only
Appalachian Regional Library, with public libraries in Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes
(Continue Reading)Blue Ridge Energy Closes Offices To Public
As of Monday, January 11th, Blue Ridge Energy offices are closing to the public
(Continue Reading)Watauga Habitat for Humanity Currently Accepting Homeowner Applications
Watauga County Habitat for Humanity will be accepting homeowner applications for
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Obituaries(Funeral Homes)

Frank Joseph Solana, Jr.
Frank Joseph Solana, Jr., age 60, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Medical.
(Continue Reading)Gary Lane Cook
Gary Lane Cook, age 71, of Watauga River Road, Sugar Grove, passed away Monday m
(Continue Reading)Ilene Dixon Weaver
Ilene Dixon Weaver, age 81, of South Portland, Maine, formerly of Ashe County pa
(Continue Reading)Jay Bryce Dancy, Sr.
Jay Bryce Dancy, Sr., age 70, of Hays, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at hi
(Continue Reading)Julus Miller Patrick
Julus Miller Patrick, age 90 of West Jefferson, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at
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