[Boone, NC] – AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the Community Health Assessment for Watauga County. This report highlights community-identified ...

[Jefferson, NC] – AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the Community Health Assessment for Ashe County. This report highlights ...

At the request of the state of North Carolina, FEMA has extended the deadline to apply for assistance after Tropical Storm Helene to April 7, 2025.

The Watauga EDC will conduct this study each month through October 2025. Businesses of all types inside the Watauga County limits are encouraged to participate and can have monthly survey links sent ...

The Boone Town Council congratulates Chancellor Heather Norris on her recent appointment as Chancellor of Appalachian State University. During her tenure as Interim Chancellor, Chancellor Norris has ...

Watauga High has been placed on a soft lockdown this afternoon. Below is an email sent to students, staff, and parents/guardians from Principal Scott Strickler. WataugaOnline will update as more ...

The Watauga County Children’s Council saw a banner year in 2024 as they continue their championing for early childhood by building a strong foundation for children's learning and development. By ...

BOONE, N.C. — App State will play a home football game against the NC State Wolfpack on Sept. 30, 2028. The 2028 game replaces a previously scheduled 2025 date and will be the Mountaineers’ first home ...

North Depot Street, from Queen Street to King Street, will be closed today, March 5th for a few hours due to the replacement of a damaged utility pole which was damaged during last night's storm.

Boone, NC - Sixteen members of the High Country community have been selected as category finalists for the 9th-annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards. This showcase of emerging ...

The U.S. Forest Service is responding to multiple wildfires across the Forests in North Carolina including areas of the Croatan, Nantahala, Uwharrie, and Pisgah. Red flag warnings persist bringing ...

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