Drones The Subject Of Public Discussion At Watauga Library Tuesday (2016-10-17 11:15:57)

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, drone tech writer and speaker Jason Reagan will present a public discussion about drones at 5:30 pm at the Watauga County Public Library Community Room in Boone.

Watauga County Schools Spelling Bee Winner (2016-10-17 11:12:45)

The Watauga County Schools Spelling Bee crowns a winner.

Edwards Injured Again (2016-10-16 23:50:17)

REGINA, SSK - And just like that, his season is over.

Sunday's Sports Report.... (2016-10-16 13:10:46)

Tar Heels Hold Off No. 16 Miami, 20-13....By TIM REYNOLDS....MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. — Mitch Trubisky threw two touchdown passes, Malik Carney forced a turnover with 1:31 left to thwart Miami's last chance at a rally and North Carolina knocked off the 16th-ranked Hurricanes 20-13 on Saturday.

Quick Start Sends Georgia Tech Past Georgia Southern 35-24 (2016-10-15 21:00:23)

After a Recount, MXC Tie for Fourth at HPUU (2016-10-15 20:55:47)

KERNERSVILLE, N.C.  –  After a recalculation of points, Appalachian State University men’s cross country tied with Northern Kentucky for fourth with 140 points at the HPU VertCross Invitational on Friday night. Chris Anderson (Greensboro, N.C./Westchester County Day) highlighted the night grasping the 8k individual title. George Mason clinched the team crown with 67 team points and Duke  (87 points) and East Tennessee State (116 points) took second and third.

A Tough One To Take.... (2016-10-15 17:11:58)

LENIOR, NC - Yes, it sure was. Watauga High quarterback Hamilton Castle said it best after the game, "this one really hurts. We played hard, and we had a chance to win the game. It's a tough loss, but we still have three games left to play. We have to put this one behind us."

Saturday's Sports Report.... (2016-10-15 16:25:56)

Van Ord Finishes in Second; WXC Take Second at HPU....KERNERSVILLE, N.C.  –  Appalachian State University women’s cross country finished in second with 72 points at HPU’s VertCross Invitational on Friday night. The Duke Blue Devils edged out the Mountaineers by two points to take first (70 points), and Richmond landed in third (109 points). Tristin Van Ord (Chapel Hill, N.C./Chapel Hill) was App’s top finisher in Kernersville, N.C.

WHS JVs KNOCK OFF HIBRITEN, 27-12 (2016-10-14 16:03:28)

BOONE - The Watauga High football program looks to be in great shape for at least the next three years.

Despite Recent Rains Drought, Fire Danger Continues (2016-10-14 13:59:20)

With flooding in the east from Hurricane Matthew, drought conditions persist in the west, and so does an increased fire danger.

Avery Sheriff Says Autopsy Concludes Avery Man Died From Drowning (2016-10-14 13:54:41)

Avery County Sheriff Kevin Frye says his office has concluded its investigation into the death of Marcus Hughes. Hughes was found in Squirrel Creek in Avery County on April 22^nd.

Watauga High School Student Wins American Red Cross Scholarship (2016-10-14 13:50:33)

Owen Miller of Boone helped save lives by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive this summer and earned a $1,000 scholarship as a result of his lifesaving efforts.

Last Man Standing.... (2016-10-14 12:16:55)

LENOIR, NC - Winning conference championships have been far and few between for the Watauga High football team.

We Are The Champions!!!!!!!!! (2016-10-13 15:31:55)

BOONE - The Watauga High volleyball team pulled off a double-whamy Wednesday night.

Students, Staff Member Recognized at Watauga Board Of Education Meeting (2016-10-13 13:50:20)

Monday night's Watauga County Board of Education included three recognitions.

Coopers Made Honorary Alumni Of Appalachian State (2016-10-13 13:29:48)

Appalachian State University presented the Alumni Association’s Honorary Alumni Award to Faye and John Cooper of Valle Crucis and The Honorable Roy James Maness of Troy during a Sept. 30 celebration at the university’s Appalachian House.

Drivers In Wednesday Accident On Highway 105 Identified (2016-10-13 13:23:52)

The drivers of the vehicles involved in the Wednesday morning accident on Highway 105 South have been identified.

Some Lanes Open On 421 South, Could Still Be Delays (2016-10-13 13:18:38)

The Watauga County Communications Twitter feed posted at 4:15 Thursday morning that there was one lane of US highway 421 open southbound, and two lanes were open northbound.

Elizabeth Howell (2016-10-13 13:12:58)

Elizabeth Goodwin Howell, 78, of Flat Rock, NC formerly of Banner Elk, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Four Seasons Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Ruth Payne (2016-10-13 13:09:07)

Virginia Ruth Payne, age 86, of Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Mountain City Care Center.