Ricky Hicks (2016-10-13 13:06:29)

Ricky Hicks, age 57, of Forge Creek Road, Mountain City, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 11, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City.

App State Blanks Louisiana-Lafayette, 24-0 (2016-10-13 12:25:04)

LAFAYETTE, La. - Taylor Lamb threw for 201 yards and a touchdown, Jalin Moore ran for 106 yards and two scores, and Appalachian State beat Louisiana-Lafayette 24-0 on Wednesday night for the Ragin' Cajuns' first home shutout loss since 2002. App State pitched a shutout for the first time since a 49-0 win early in 2015 at Old Dominion.

Williford Charged With Murder In Valle Landing Fire (2016-10-12 20:45:05)

The Watauga County Sheriff's Department has announced additional charges against Benjamin Williford.

Accident On Hwy 105 South Near Foscoe Injured Two Wednesday Morning (2016-10-12 15:47:09)

An accident Wednesday morning on Highway 105 South injured two people and backed up traffic in both directions.

Bayou Bound: App-Louisiana Square Off on ESPN2 (2016-10-12 15:17:57)

BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State and Louisiana take the field in the national spotlight on Wednesday night as the Mountaineers face the Ragin' Cajuns in a Sun Belt showdown at 8 p.m. kickoff on ESPN2 at Cajun Field.

WHS Tennis Produce 3 Regional Qualifiers (2016-10-12 15:06:12)

HUDSON, NC - Jadyn Kadyk in singles play, and the doubles team of Meghan Smith and Tessa Trate marched their way to regionals on Tuesday afternoon at the Northwestern 4A Conference Qualifier at South Caldwell High School.

Two Selected To Leadership Roles By Watauga Board Of Education (2016-10-12 14:22:28)

The Watauga County Board of Education recently approved the selection of two local residents to leadership roles at the Margaret Gragg Education Center. 

Modern Automotive Acquires Boone Ford Dealership (2016-10-12 14:12:28)

Modern Automotive recently acquired its first Ford franchise at 300 New Market Blvd in Boone. The dealership, formerly Boone Ford, has been renamed Modern Ford of Boone. This is Modern's third dealership in the area.

Concord Teen Died Sunday At Linville Falls (2016-10-12 14:00:10)

A Concord teen died after falling from a ledge at Linville Falls Sunday evening.

US 421 Accident Delays Continue Wednesday, Injured Driver Identified (2016-10-12 13:44:20)

Traffic was still being impacted Wednesday morning on Highway 421 South after Monday’s tractor trailer wreck.

Samaritan's Purse Responds In The Carolinas, Haiti And Bahamas (2016-10-12 13:34:55)

Samaritan’s Purse deployed three tractor-trailers stocked with relief supplies to North and South Carolina in response to Hurricane Matthew.

Fred Franz (2016-10-12 13:31:25)

Fred Franz, age 86, of Wahoo Lane, Linville, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016, at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville.

Sun Belt Times and TV Info Released for October 22 (2016-10-11 18:07:42)

NEW ORLEANS – Television information and game times are now available for all football contests scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Modern Automotive Acquires Boone Ford Dealership (2016-10-11 15:23:09)

Modern Automotive recently acquired its first Ford franchise at 300 New Market Blvd in Boone. The dealership, formerly Boone Ford, has been renamed Modern Ford of Boone. This is Modern's third dealership in the area. 

Agnew Named Defensive Player of Week (2016-10-11 15:19:01)

BOONE, N.C. — Freshman goalkeeper Jake Agnew (Farmington, Minn./Farmington) was tabbed the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week for remaining unbeaten so far in his first year of action with two shutouts, the league announced Tuesday.

US 221 Closed Monday Because Of Gas Line Leak, Now Open (2016-10-11 15:12:20)

Part of US 221 North was closed Monday due to a gas line leak.

Watauga High Marching Band Wins Kenny Woody Memorial Cup (2016-10-11 15:01:16)

The Watauga High School Pioneers Marching Band earned the Kenny Woody Memorial Cup for their display of spirit and pride and won second place in their class at the Avery Viking Classic marching band competition on September 24th .

Blue Ridge Electric To Become Blue Ridge Energy (2016-10-11 14:56:24)

Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, and its propane/heating fuels subsidiary, Blue Ridge Energies, have announced they will do business under the single name of Blue Ridge Energy starting next spring.

Local Rescue Crews Help Flood Recovery Efforts Down East (2016-10-11 14:49:52)

Randy Collins and Graham Neville of Watauga Rescue are on the way to help recovery efforts in Kinston, NC

Crime Stoppers Looks For Cell Phone Thief (2016-10-11 14:31:18)

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