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Major Waterline and Hydrant Replacements Are Scheduled to Begin on Park Avenue, Complementing Other Ongoing Repairs and Upcoming Civic Events, Including the Start of Early Voting for the 2026 General Election.

The Watauga County Board of Education's Oct. 13 Meeting Agenda Includes a Proposed Wrestling Facility, the 2025-26 Audit Report, and an Early Childhood Education Partnership.

The Boone Town Council Will Convene Wednesday Morning for a Regular Meeting Featuring Discussions on a Large Apartment Complex, a Proposed Reversal of Traffic Flow on Part of Howard Street, and Various Community-Focused Initiatives.

An Emergency Declaration Ahead of Hurricane Isaias Triggers Enhanced Consumer Protection Laws, Making Unlicensed Storm Repair a Felony in Affected Counties.

House Bill 3 Signed Today Aims to Reduce Fuel Expenses for Families Across North Carolina, with the Governor Calling for Broader Legislative Action.

Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Are Under Flood Watches and Wind Advisories Today as the Post-Tropical Cyclone Moves Through the Region, Bringing Substantial Rainfall and Gusty Conditions.

After Holding a Share of the Lead Through Two Rounds, App State's Golf Team Finished Ninth Following Strong Performances From Competitors in the Final Round.

Theatrical Honor Society Alpha Psi Omega Will Present the Cult Classic at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Fostering Community and a Unique Experience for Local Audiences.

Experts Attribute the Below-Average September Count of Raptors to a Shift in Migratory Routes, Influenced by Weather, Rather Than Declining Populations.

Cooperative Staff Have Completed Storm Preparations and Urge Members to Prepare for Potential Outages, Emphasizing Safety Around Downed Power Lines.

Jenna and Annie Are Generating Excitement for Homecoming, New Releases, and a Birthday, While an Appeal Is Made for Community Backing to Sustain Local Journalism Operations.

Gusts up to 60 Mph Possible Along Ridges, with Potential for Power Outages and Difficult Driving Conditions Through Sunday.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Has Issued a Flood Watch for Watauga, Ashe, and Wilkes Counties, Effective From Saturday Morning Through Sunday Evening, Due to Anticipated Heavy Rainfall.

Residents and Visitors Should Anticipate Significant Congestion on Roads, Especially Around Valle Crucis and Banner Elk, During the Weekend of October 17-18, 2026, Due to Multiple Major Events.

The "Relief at the Pump Act" Now Heads to Governor Josh Stein, Proposing to Pause the 41-Cent-Per-Gallon Tax Through Late 2026.

Experts Project an Unusually Warm El Nino Could Bring Increased Precipitation and Freezing Rain, Posing Challenges for Local Roadways.

Incumbent Charles M. Haynes Faces Democratic Challenger Holly Fehl for the Critical Watauga County Clerk of Superior Court Office.

After a Bye Week Focused on Corrections, Head Coach Dowell Loggains Emphasizes Improving the Run Game as Mountaineers Prepare for Their Conference Opener and Commemorate Past Success.

Appalachian State University Will Host a Variety of Homecoming Celebrations on Campus, Complemented by Sugar Mountain Resort's Annual Oktoberfest.

The 2026 General Election Ballot Will Feature Three Statewide Constitutional Amendments, Including Two Related to Property and Income Tax, Along with Local Referendums and Key Office Elections.

A Contractor for the N.c. Department of Transportation Will Implement a Traffic Shift on Thursday Near Banner Elk as Culvert Replacement Efforts Continue, with Drivers Advised to Expect Delays.

Multi-Year Repair Projects, Addressing Hurricane Helene Damage and Scheduled Maintenance, Have Restored Significant Access to the Scenic Route in North Carolina and Virginia.

The Collaboration Between Landowners Alice and Ron Linville and the Blue Ridge Conservancy Ensures the Permanent Protection of Ecologically Valuable Land, Including Critical Headwater Springs, in the North Fork New River Watershed.

William “fred” Pfohl, Founder of Fred's General Mercantile and a Key Figure in the Town's Formation and Growth, Passed Away at 81.

Men's Team Earns Third Place, Women's Team Finishes Seventh in Home Competition.