Boone Source — Local News

Following a Weekend of Showers and Thunderstorms, the Region Can Anticipate a Significant Break From Rain with Rising Temperatures Throughout the Coming Workweek.

A 22-Month-Old Boy Died Wednesday After He and His Firefighter Father Were Struck by a Car in a Shopping Center Parking Lot, Prompting a Community Outpouring of Support.

Ashe and Watauga Counties Saw Significant Rainfall Totals, Contributing to Saturated Ground, Rising Waterways, and Numerous Emergency Responses Over the Weekend.

Riverview's Top Officer, Brandin Neil, Faces Scrutiny for His Past Conduct, Including Multiple Excessive Force Claims and the Firing of a Detective Who Investigated Him, with His Hiring Linked to the City's Former Mayor While Incarcerated.

The National Weather Service Reported Significant Rainfall and Strong Winds Across Watauga and Ashe Counties Over the Weekend, Leading to Local Flooding and Road Closures.

Watauga and Ashe Counties Experience Significant Rainfall and Face Strong Winds, Leading to Flood and Wind Advisories Through Sunday, October 11.

Twenty-Two Charlotte Firefighters Are on Standby to Provide Critical Water Rescue and Structural Support as the Remnants of Hurricane Isaias Bring Flooding to the Region.

A Settlement Between Duke Energy and Major Tech Companies Aims to Ensure Large Electricity Consumers Pay for Their Grid Usage Without Affecting Resident Power Rates.

Parts of Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Are Experiencing Ongoing Flooding This Sunday, with Several Inches of Rain Having Fallen Since Saturday Morning.

The Funding From the Appalachian Regional Commission Will Support Board Development, Communications, and Staff to Enhance the Organization's Mission and Economic Vitality.

The Region Can Expect Showers and Thunderstorms Throughout Sunday, with Isolated Tornado Chances, Before a Week of Warm, Dry Weather Begins.

A 17-Year-Old Has Been Residing in North Country Hospitals for Months Due to a Lack of Alternative Housing and Care Options, Following a Stay-Away Order.

The Remnants of Hurricane Isaias Are Expected to Bring Significant Rainfall, Potential Flash Flooding, and Gusty Winds to the Boone Area and Surrounding Mountains Starting Late Today.

High Country Residents Faced Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Saturday, Leading to Local Power Outages and Widespread Flood Alerts Through Sunday Evening.

Mr. Tester Led the Boone Police Department for More Than a Decade Before Entering Full-Time Ministry, Leaving a Fifty-Year Legacy of Public and Spiritual Service in the High Country.

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.