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Listen to High Country Radio News from May 23, 2019.

High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime:

Construction to replace the Old Field Branch Bridge on NC 194 in Lansing has been delayed after a failed test to turn off the town’s water line in the area, as well as the need to relocate a utility pole.

High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime:

Last year, Cove Creek became Watauga County’s second school to be recognized for its dedication to sustainability, earning a designation as a North Carolina Green School of Excellence.

The Watauga County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on Tuesday for the proposed county budget for the new fiscal year.

The Wilkes Heritage Museum will host the twelfth annual Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, June 7th.

Laura England, senior lecturer in Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development (SD), has received global recognition for her work in advising students.

Appalachian State student-athletes pride themselves in giving back to the community of Boone since they are endlessly devoted to the success of the university and its athletic programs.  

Starting June 1, Grandfather Mountain State Park’s 13 campsites will become available for advanced reservation with a fee, consistent with the camping policy of all other North Carolina State Parks.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open 34 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 1 through Sept. 30.

  1. Ashe Hospital Receives $200,000 Grant To Fight Opioid Abuse
  2. Plastic Straw Use Down By Over 400K In Appalachian Community
  3. CCC&TI Receives Golden LEAF Foundation Grant
  4. Watauga Habitat Crowns 2019 Big Kahuna