Wittenberg Dismissed at HHS (2016-11-21 22:09:54)

HICKORY - Hickory High athletic department has announced that football coach Allen Whitteberg has been relieved of his duties as football coach after just two seasons.

Johnson Ties A Nascar Record; Cousins Sinks the Packers.... (2016-11-21 17:50:19)

Another NASCAR title for Johnson; Kirk Cousins has a huge night against Green Bay in "Prime Time...."

Monday's Afternoon Sports Update.... (2016-11-21 17:43:51)

Eli Suggs earns a weekly honor; App State women fall short at Richmond; Tar Heels take on Chaminade tonight in Hawaii....

Wildefires Reported In Ashe County And Wilkes County (2016-11-21 16:16:27)

A fire in the West Jefferson/Fleetwood area grew to around 120 acres Sunday and is expected to last for several days.

Town Of Boone Announces Water Restrictions, West Jefferson Urges Conservation (2016-11-21 16:08:07)

The continued drought is leading to water shortages around the High Country.

Crime Stoppers Seeks Info On Pet Place Theft (2016-11-21 16:04:02)

High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police seek the public’s assistance in solving the following crime:

Ski Season In The High Country Has Arrived (2016-11-21 15:56:12)

Ski season is underway!

Carl Oscar Erickson (2016-11-21 15:21:07)

Carl Oscar Erickson, age 92, of Spruce Pine, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 17, 2016 at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living in Boone.

James H. "Jim" Branam (2016-11-21 15:11:26)

James H. "Jim" Branam, age 95, of Bamboo Road, Boone, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 17, 2016, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation of Springwood in Winston-Salem.

George Larkin Pennell (2016-11-21 15:07:48)

George Larkin Pennell, age 85, of 1130 Briarwood Lane, Boone, passed away Friday afternoon, November 18, 2016, at his home.

Monday's Mid-Day Sportscast.... (2016-11-21 14:20:01)

 The App State wrestling team turned in a fourth-place finish at the Keystone  Classic....

Monday's High Country Sports Update.... (2016-11-21 13:00:51)

Sunday's Sports Roundup.... (2016-11-20 15:06:23)

Carolina Rolls Past The Citadel, 41-7....T. Nolan Hayes....CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- It was North Carolina's strangest blowout win in a long time.

Cox sets career mark; Apps roll past on ULM, 42-17 (2016-11-20 03:21:20)

BOONE, N.C. – Running back Marcus Cox rushed for 153 yards and three touchdowns to become Appalachian State’s career rushing leader, lifting the Mountaineers past UL Monroe 42-17 on Senior Day at Kidd Brewer Stadium.

Jackson Signs With Grizzlies.... (2016-11-19 17:53:52)

BOONE - The High Country Grizzlies, who will begin play in the newly-founded Arena Development League (which has announced it will now be known as the National Arena League) in March, announced on Friday that they have signed former Appalachian State University football player, Dexter Jackson.

FRIDAY'S FOOTBALL SCORES..... (2016-11-19 17:40:08)

4A
Watauga 50. Southwest Guilford 49
Greensboro-Dudley 52, Alexnder Central 8

Pioneers Advance By Downing SW Guilford, 50-49 (2016-11-19 17:22:33)

BOONE - The Watauga High football team pulled off a double-whammy Friday night at Jack Groce Stadium.

Pioneers Outlast SW Guilford, 50-49.... (2016-11-19 06:38:16)

The Pioneers finally snapped their five-game losing streak in the state playoffs Friday night....

Pioneers Clash With Cowboys in Playoff Opener.... (2016-11-18 17:36:43)

Can the Pioneers break their five-game losing streak in the playoffs tonight....Avery travels to East Montgomery for a first-round game....Caroline Forsyth and Reed Connor off to a fast start for WHS swimming....

Friday's afternoon sports update.... (2016-11-18 17:27:21)

Panthers knock off the Saints, Arkansas State takes over sole possession of first place in the SBC....