Wednesday Snow Causes Multiple Accidents (2018-12-07 16:10:15)

The winter storm in the High Country on Wednesday caused several road closures and multiple accidents.

Festival Of Trees Raises $46K For WYN (2018-12-07 16:04:27)

Western Youth Network’s 4th annual Festival of Trees at Chetola Resort raised $46,000 and counting.

New Duck House Built For Appalachian’s Campus Flock (2018-12-07 16:00:44)

Campus ducks have new digs at the Appalachian State University Duck Pond. A 64-square-foot floating shelter was installed Monday to provide the ducks a safe nesting area and refuge from stormy weather.

Found Female Pit-bull (2018-12-07 15:02:09)

Found a gray and white female pit-bull near the old Broyhill Center in Boone. 

Diana Lynn Palmore Wheeler (2018-12-07 14:55:53)

Diana Lynn Palmore Wheeler, age 49, of Old Bristol Road, Boone, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 5, 2018 at the Watauga Medical Center.

Kettella Jewell McGuire (2018-12-07 14:50:23)

Kettella Jewell McGuire, age 92 of Sparta, NC passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Genesis HealthCare in Sparta, NC.

James Michael Richardson (2018-12-07 14:39:20)

James Michael Richardson, better known as Mike, age 66 of Lansing died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Brown, Ponce To Join Satterfield at U of L.... (2018-12-07 14:14:21)

Two Appalachian State football assistants will be joining Scott Satterfield at the University of Louisville, former Pioneer, Jake Chasteen, earns All-America honor, Watauga High basketball at Avery tonight. Coverage begins at 6 p.m., on WATA, 1450 AM/96.5 FM....

Missing in Glendale Springs NC - Bella (2018-12-07 13:51:08)

Bella is wearing a orange collar with tags and an electric fence collar. She went missing from Glendale Springs on 12/4/18.
336-977-6805 or 336-977-9044.

Monkey - Cat (2018-12-06 17:26:49)

A Domestic Short Haired Male Kitten With Brown and Grey "Raccoon" Tail Missing since 12/2/2018

UPDATED: Thursday's WATA Afternoon Sports Update.... (2018-12-06 17:23:52)

Watauga High announces a schedule change for the weekend, Appalachian State football has another All-America, and Duke picks up another commitment from a  Top-5 recruit. These stories and more can be heard by clicking on the link below....

High Country Radio News December 6th, 2018 (2018-12-06 16:18:27)

Listen to High Country Radio News from December 6th, 2018.

Man Wanted For Abduction Of Minor (2018-12-06 16:17:25)

A 52-year-old man with ties to North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee is wanted by the United States Marshal’s Office for the alleged abduction of a minor in Washington County, Virginia.

Santa's Toy Box Brings Christmas Cheer To Children in Need (2018-12-06 16:09:53)

Santa's Toy Box is celebrating its 32nd year of operation by providing gifts to families who would otherwise struggle to provide Christmas presents for their children.  

NC Gas Prices Reach Lowest Level Of 2018 (2018-12-06 16:05:34)

North Carolina gas prices have reached the lowest level of the year and are still dropping.

SAHA Presents 'An Appalachian Christmas Carol' (2018-12-06 16:04:08)

The Southern Appalachian Historical Association will host a performance of “An Appalachian Christmas Carol” this Saturday, December 8th, at the Hickory Ridge Living Museum in Boone.

Brenda Kay Clawson “MEMAW” Amburn (2018-12-06 15:12:53)

Brenda Kay Clawson “MEMAW” Amburn, age 64, of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Robert Christoff (2018-12-06 15:06:23)

On November 29, 2018, a great man, Robert Christoff, bid his loved ones goodbye, to continue on the next chapter of his spiritual journey.

Shirley Combs (2018-12-06 15:01:26)

Mrs. Shirley Combs, age 61 of Crumpler died Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Foley Center in Blowing Rock.

Rev. “Bud” Gene Curtis Shepherd, Sr., (2018-12-06 14:53:59)

Rev. “Bud” Gene Curtis Shepherd, Sr., age 90, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his home.