The Ashe County Board of Commissioners met earlier this week and for the first time in two months, citizens were allowed to attend, in order to allow public comment on the proposed fiscal year budget.

Read more: Ashe Commissioners Adopt 2020-2021 Budget

Watauga County is suing the Town of Boone claiming breach of contract.

Read more: Watauga County Sues Town Of Boone Over Water Intake Agreement

Officials with Wildcat Lake have announced the popular spot will remain closed for the remainder of the summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Read more: Wildcat Lake Will Not Open This Summer

There are additional COVID-19 Cases in the High Country.

Read more: More COVID-19 Cases Reported By AppHealthCare, Toe River Health District

AppalCART will hold its next Board meeting Monday June 22 via ZOOM.

Read more: AppalCART Board Meeting June 22, Closed July 3 and 4

AppHealthCare has awarded Blue Ridge Conservancy $10,000 to support the development of the Middle Fork Greenway project.

Read more: Blue Ridge Conservancy Awarded $10,000 For Middle Fork Greenway Project

The William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations, the flagship program of Wildacres Leadership Initiative (WLI), has named its 2020-2022 class, and a Watauga County resident is among them.

Read more: Willard Watson Named A Friday Fellow

The Blowing Rock Town Council last week approved the recommended 20-21 fiscal year budget.

Read more: Blowing Rock Adopts Recommended Fiscal Year Budget

The Boone Town Council on Tuesday voted to make wearing face coverings mandatory in indoor establishments open to the public in the town of Boone.

Read more: Boone Council Votes To Mandate Masks In Public Establishments

As the 4th of July approaches, Boone Fire Department wants to remind you to be fire smart.

Read more: Boone Fire Department Urges Safety With Fireworks