Appalachian State's "A Mountaineer Impact" Initiative To Receive $10 Million Dollar Gift (2017-11-09 16:59:05)

Appalachian State University will announce a $10 million gift from alumnus Mark Ricks to support ASU Athletics and  ‘A Mountaineer Impact’ initiative.

Missing From Chestnut Grove Road (2017-11-09 14:26:56)

Anyone seen this lil guy! He must of ran off while we was at work today I haven't seen him since I've been home which was about 4

Mountaineers-Eagles Tonight at 5:30 p.m. on WATA.... (2017-11-09 14:17:20)

Listen to Thursday's WATA morning sports report on GBR....

Ricky Goins (2017-11-09 14:01:03)

Ricky Goins, age 59, of Banner Elk, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Elk Park, North Carolina

Ms. Darlene Patricia Turner (2017-11-09 13:52:27)

Ms. Darlene Patricia Turner, age 65, of Church Street, Boone, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Frank L. Coffey (2017-11-09 13:50:59)

Frank L. Coffey, 81, of Pinehurst, NC and formerly of Boone, died November 4, 2017 after a brief illness.

Ira B. Read (2017-11-09 13:49:25)

Ira B. Read, 85, of Boone, passed away Wednesday, November 01, 2017 at his home.

Dr. Joseph Arthur "Joe" Browde, Sr. (2017-11-09 13:45:41)

Dr. Joseph Arthur "Joe" Browde, Sr. age 85, previously of Boone, passed away Tuesday morning, November 07, 2017, at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC.

Dulus Robinson Thomas (2017-11-09 13:42:11)

Dulus Robinson Thomas, age 95, of Ellicott City, Maryland, formerly of Boone, passed away Tuesday evening, November 7, 2017, at Encore at Turf Valley in Turf Valley in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Kristen Walls (2017-11-09 13:39:48)

Kristen Walls, age 48, of Violet Lane, Boone, passed away Tuesday morning, November 7, 2017, at Watauga Medical Center.

Watauga County Public Library Challenges Readers to Try Digital (2017-11-09 13:28:27)

Boone, NC —Watauga County Public Library is on a mission: Get more people to try digital reading! While they have offered eBooks, digital audiobooks, and streaming video to the community through their partnership with OverDrive for 6 years, they know that many people are still surprised to learn their library card gives them access to over 2000 free titles.

Gainey Named CFL All-Star.... (2017-11-08 18:27:11)

Ed Gainey had a career-year in the Canadian Football League....

Wednesday's Afternoon Sports Report.... (2017-11-08 18:12:11)

Listen to WATA's Wednesday afternoon sports report on GBR....

High Country Radio News November 8, 2017 (2017-11-08 16:38:12)

Listen to High Country Radio News from Wednesday November 8th.

New Faces Elected To Several Councils In Tuesday Election (2017-11-08 16:35:42)

Here are the results of the 2017 Municipal Elections in Watauga, Ashe and Avery Counties, as reported by the Boards of Elections.

AppHealthCare Offering Walk-In Flu Vaccine Clinics (2017-11-08 16:33:19)

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced the state’s first flu-related deaths of the 2017-18 season after two adults died of complications from influenza (flu) infection from mid-to-late October.

Watauga Eligible For Storm Damage Funding (2017-11-08 16:30:21)

Watauga County has been declared eligible for funding for those impacted by recent storms and flooding.

United Way Offers Storm Clean Up Assistance (2017-11-08 16:27:52)

From now through November 30, those who suffered damage during the recent storms and flooding can simply call 2-1-1 to register your property for help with home cleanup.

Todd VFD Receives Limited Funds Towards Regaining Operational Status (2017-11-08 16:26:10)

The Todd Volunteer Fire Department has received some funding from Watauga and Ashe Counties.

Isaacs named baseball captain for 2018 season (2017-11-08 16:23:14)