Rita Summers Foster (2018-11-16 16:11:06)

Rita Summers Foster, age 78, of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Curis at Wilkesboro.

James Willis (2018-11-16 16:07:54)

James Willis, died on November 15, 2018 in Bakersville, North Carolina at the age of 87.

Friday's Mid-Day Sports Report.... (2018-11-16 14:14:52)

Listen to Friday's local WATA morning sports report on GBR....

WHS-Green Wave Tonight, 6:30 p.m.. on WATA.... (2018-11-16 12:23:22)

The journey for a state championship begins tonight at Jack Groce Stadium as the Watauga High football team takes on Gastonia-Ashbrook in the opening round of the 3AA Western Playoffs. Our coverage begins at 6:30 p.m., on WATA 1450 AM/96.5 FM. Earlier this week, WHS coach Ryan Habich sat down with WATA Radio and discussed tonight's playoff opener....

High Country Radio News November 15th, 2018 (2018-11-15 15:57:28)

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ASU Student Receives American Red Cross’ Highest Award (2018-11-15 15:56:00)

An Appalachian State University student’s action performing CPR on an unresponsive classmate this February has earned her the American Red Cross’ highest award, the Certificate of Merit.

Chetola Opens Disc Golf Course (2018-11-15 15:52:07)

Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock has opened Watauga County’s first public disc golf course.

Blue Ridge Energy Responds To Outages Caused By Icy Weather (2018-11-15 15:48:26)

Blue Ridge Energy crews are working to restore power for over 7,000 members as outages rapidly climb due severe weather today.

Missing in Trade TN - Blue (2018-11-15 15:39:22)

He is a Blue tick mix....90 pounds....last seen at his home in Trade TN (right across the NC line) on Canter Road.

Thursday's WATA Morning Sports Report.... (2018-11-15 14:40:36)

Jalin Moore of the Mountaineers is headed to the Senior Bowls, Watauga High hires two new coaches, Duke wins again, the LMC men"s team falls to 0-3. Those stories and more local sports can be heard by clicking on the link below....

Moore Headed To Senior Bowl, WHS Hires 2 New Coaches.... (2018-11-14 17:51:52)

Jalin Moore is invited to the Senior Bowl, and the Watauga High athletic department announces two new hires, plus have some sports cancellations to pass along. All that by clicking on the link below....

Gloria Ann Jensen (2018-11-14 17:11:13)

Gloria Ann Jensen, age 89, of Boone, went to be with her Sweet Savior Jesus on November 10, 2018.

Etta Mae Parsons (2018-11-14 17:07:59)

Etta Mae Parsons, better known as Mae age 99, died Sunday Morning, November 11, 2018 in Jefferson.

Billy Carroll Brookshire (2018-11-14 17:06:25)

Billy Carroll Brookshire, better known as "Bill", age 85 of Mountain City, passed away Sunday morning, November 11, 2018 at his home.

Irene Blanche Pruitt (2018-11-14 17:01:33)

Irene Blanche Pruitt, age 61 of 310 Jay Fanning Road, Afton, TN passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at her residence.

Jose Ocampo Lopez (2018-11-14 16:57:39)

Jose Ocampo Lopez, age 82, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home.

Judy Carol Grindstaff Scholl (2018-11-14 16:55:37)

Mrs. Judy Carol Grindstaff Scholl, daughter of the late Stanley Vaught and Lina White Grindstaff, entered into the gates of heaven on November 10, 2018.

Connie Sedberry (2018-11-14 16:45:33)

Connie Banville Sedberry, age 67, of Gordon Lane in Burnsville, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine.

Dillard Wayne Jones (2018-11-14 16:43:38)

Dillard Wayne Jones, age, 92 of Warrensville, died Monday, November 13, 2018 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.

High Country Radio News November 14th, 2018 (2018-11-14 16:32:24)

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