Jewell Osborne Presnell (2016-10-24 13:50:15)

Jewell Osborne Church Presnell, age 91 of 5665 Cranberry Creek Road, Laurel Springs, NC passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Genesis Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Sparta, NC.

Nancy Jane Sheets (2016-10-24 13:44:28)

Mrs. Nancy Jane Sheets, age 70, of North Wilkesboro, died Friday, October 21, 2016 at Avante at Wilkesboro.

Donald L. "Don" Payne (2016-10-24 13:42:34)

Donald L. "Don" Payne, age 70, 357 Farthing Hayes Road, Boone, passed away Sunday, October 23,2016, at his home.

Rose Guthrie (2016-10-24 13:41:04)

Our dear friend Rose Elizabeth Bursey Guthrie born April 25, 1947 was promoted to glory in her home in Boone NC, Wednesday October 19, 2016.

Monday's High Country Sports Update.... (2016-10-24 12:37:17)

Last Second Game-Winner Pushes App State Past Jaguars....BOONE, N.C. — With 15 seconds left in the second overtime, senior Jane Cline (Cornelius, N.C./Charlotte Catholic) slotted the go-ahead goal to give Appalachian State University women’s soccer the 4-3 victory over South Alabama in a Sunday afternoon thriller on Senior Day at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex.

Boone Chamber "Meet The Candidates" Forum Tuesday (2016-10-24 12:11:34)

On Tuesday, The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will host a MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM in the large courtroom of the Watauga County Courthouse on West King Street in Boone. 

Early Voting In Boone, Free Parking Spaces For Voters (2016-10-24 12:04:19)

Early voting is underway for the Nov. 8 general election, and there are free parking opportunities for voters.

WHS Tennis Results.... (2016-10-23 14:13:50)

CHARLOTTE - The Watauga High girl's tennis team wrapped up the individual portion of its 2016 season at the 4A Western Regional championships on Friday at Ardrey Kell High School.

Crime Stoppers Seeks Info On Hit And Run, Other Crimes (2016-10-23 13:56:35)

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

Driver Injured In Head-On Collision On Hwy 105 Has Died (2016-10-23 13:47:34)

The driver of a passenger car injured in an accident on NC Highway 105 has died.

Pinson Out Indefinitely with Fractured Foot (2016-10-23 13:39:46)

CHAPEL HILL—University of North Carolina junior swingman Theo Pinson will be out indefinitely after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

WATA Saturday Sports Report (2016-10-23 13:35:04)

 LR Men's And Women's Cross Country Both Finish Sixth At South Atlantic Conference Championships.....Columbia, S.C. - Both the Lenoir-Rhyne Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams finished sixth at the 2016 South Atlantic Conference Championships Saturday morning at the Clemson Sandhills Research Center.

Saturday's Football Round Up (2016-10-23 13:24:36)

Three INTs Lead App State Over Idaho....BOONE, N.C. - Taylor Lamb threw for 220 yards and rushed for one touchdown, Jalin Moore had 114 yards rushing and a score, and Appalachian State beat Idaho 37-19 on Saturday.

Friday's Football Scoreboard (2016-10-22 12:32:47)

FRIDAY NIGHT'S SCORES

Watauga 49, Patton 7

South Caldwell 41, St. Stephens 13

Saturday's Sports Report (2016-10-22 12:23:02)

Bass, Cline Propel Mountaineers Passed Cajuns....BOONE, N.C. — In windy, cold and rainy conditions, Appalachian State University women’s soccer thrived as it won a crucial home game against UL Lafayette, 2-0, on Friday evening at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex.

Pioneers Nail Down Second Place (2016-10-22 12:15:16)

BOONE - Just how reliable are preeason polls? Well, if Friday night's game is any indication, those polls don't mean much at all.

Ronald Sheldon Holbrook (2016-10-21 14:28:41)

Mr. Ronald Sheldon Holbrook, age 59, of Wilkesboro, died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his home.

Fowler P. Cooper, II (2016-10-21 14:23:02)

Fowler F. Cooper, II, age 75, of Boone, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Carolina Medical Center.

Lois Greene Norris (2016-10-21 14:18:21)

Lois Greene Norris, age 89, of Pine Branch Road, Boone, passed away Wednesday evening, October 19, 2016, at her home.

Lost Dalmatian and Brown Dog (2016-10-21 13:53:27)

Lost since Thursday, Oct. 20 3pm in the Green Valley/Todd area.

PLEASE HELP US FIND THEM. $500 REWARD

If found, please contact Lisa Van Arnam at 828-964-1766