How Sweet It Would Be.... (2018-11-02 16:26:05)

The Watauga High and Ashe County High football teams can nail down an outright championship in their respective conferences. For more on these stories and other local sports news, please click on the link below....

High Country Radio News November 2nd, 2018 (2018-11-02 15:38:02)

Listen to High Country Radio News from November 2nd, 2018.

Cyclist Found Unresponsive On George's Gap Road Dies (2018-11-02 15:36:09)

A male cyclist was found unresponsive on George’s Gap Road in Sugar Grove on October 30^th. He was later pronounced dead. 

Watauga County Schools Prepares For Winter (2018-11-02 15:27:00)

With another High Country winter well on its way, Watauga County Schools would like to remind families how they make and communicate decisions about the operation of school during inclement weather.

Funds Available For Families Who Need Help Heating Homes (2018-11-02 15:16:24)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reminding North Carolinians that more than $30 million in funds are available for families who need emergency help heating their homes through the Crisis Intervention Program.

Madge Moody Cornett (2018-11-02 15:05:13)

Madge Moody Cornett, age 97, of John Cornett Road, Vilas, the Bethel community, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at her home.

Robin Carl Greene (2018-11-02 15:01:21)

Robin Carl Greene, age 57, of Michigan and formerly of Boone, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 in Michigan.

Rayburn "Ray" Farmer (2018-11-02 15:00:21)

Rayburn E. Farmer of Boone passed away on Thursday, November 1 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 78.

Belinda Trainor Clark Tilley (2018-11-02 14:57:01)

Mrs. Belinda Trainor Clark Tilley, age, 54 of Millers Creek, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Woltz Hospice House.

Carolyn Lillie Bryant (2018-11-02 14:53:27)

Carolyn Lillie Bryant, age 90, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional.

David Glen Horne (2018-11-02 14:51:32)

David Glen Horne, age 83, of State Road, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Woltz Hospice Home.

Jessica Lee Blevins (2018-11-02 14:50:05)

Jessica Lee Blevins, age 26, of Crumpler, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.

Mary Lou Dowell Byrd (2018-11-02 14:43:36)

Mary Lou Dowell Byrd, age 71, of Roaring River, Passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Billy (Wild Bill) English (2018-11-02 14:41:08)

Billy (Wild Bill) English passed away one October 28, 2018.

William Edward Moss (2018-11-02 14:37:55)

William Edward Moss, age 66 of Fleetwood, died October 30, 2018. Mr. Moss was born January 19, 1952 in Atlanta, GA to the late William and Barbara Swilling Moss.

Linda Proffitt Hopkins (2018-11-02 14:36:43)

Mrs. Linda Proffitt Hopkins, age 67, of West Jefferson died Wednesday morning, October 31, 2018 at her residence.

Richard Irving Legros (2018-11-02 14:29:22)

Mr. Richard Irving Legros, better known as "Dick" age 87, of West Jefferson passed away at NC Baptist Hospital.

Friday's WATA Morning Sports Report.... (2018-11-02 13:29:52)

Zac Thomas is still a question mark for App State's game at Coastal Carolina, the Watauga High and Ashe County High football teams have huge showdowns tonight, the cross country state championships will be held tomorrow in Kernersville, N.C.....Those stories and more can be heard by clicking on the link below....

Red Hawks aim for eighth district title, return to nationals (2018-11-01 23:42:56)

HICKORY, N.C. — The 15th-ranked Catawba Valley Community College volleyball team heads into this weekend’s Region X/District O tournament with a ton of momentum.

Thursday Afternoon Sports Report.... (2018-11-01 17:28:50)

Listen to Thursday afternoon's WATA sports headlines on GBR....