Elk River Fire No Immediate Danger To Residences (2016-10-07 14:43:27)

The Elk River Fire continues to burn on Little Pine Mountain near the town of Elk Park.

Upcoming Meetings for Board of Ed, DBDA, And Downtown Appearance Workshop (2016-10-07 14:39:15)

Several meetings are schedule for next week.

Name Change For Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve (2016-10-07 14:33:42)

The Board of Directors of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Foundation has approved re-naming the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve.

Put Up or Shut up.... (2016-10-07 12:31:52)

MORGANTON, NC - That's the best way to describe Friday night's matchup between the Watauga High football team and Freedom.

Thursday's High Country Sports Roundup.... (2016-10-06 14:25:50)

Late Score Lifts Arkansas State over Georgia Southern....JONESBORO, Ark. – Justice Hansen hit Omar Bayless with an 8-yard touchdown pass with nine seconds left, and J.D. Houston made the extra point to lift Arkansas State to a 27-26 Sun Belt Conference football victory over Georgia Southern Wednesday night in Centennial Bank Stadium.

Candidates Talk Rec Center at High Country Recreation Forum (2016-10-06 13:52:05)

Candidates for Watauga County Board of Commissioners attended a forum Tuesday evening sponsored by High Country Recreation, to discuss and answer questions about a potential recreation center for the county.

Boone Board Of Adjustment Hears Closing Arguments, Convenes Thursday For Deliberations (2016-10-06 13:41:34)

The Boone Board of Adjustment heard closing arguments in the Mountain View Speedway appeal Wednesday night.

Elk River Fire At 45 Acres (2016-10-06 13:30:46)

The US Forest Service says a 45-acre wildfire is currently burning on Forest Service land on top of Little Pine Mountain in Avery County near the Tennessee state line.

High Country Crime Stoppers Searching For Sign Thief (2016-10-06 13:26:32)

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

Area Sports Roundup.... (2016-10-06 13:03:37)

Pioneers Roll Over Panthers In Season Finale....LENIOR, NC - The Watauga High girl's tennis team put its final stamp on the Northwestern 3A-4A Conference championship by disposing of Hibriten 8-1 Wednesday night.

Wednesday's Sports Report.... (2016-10-05 15:38:03)

ACC Baseball Championship Headed To Louisville....GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference has selected host locales and venues for eight of its 2016-17 league championships.

Pi Kappa Alpha "Stop Hunger Now" Food Drive (2016-10-05 13:29:38)

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Appalachian State has teamed up with First Presbyterian Church of Boone for a food drive this Sunday.

Williford To Be Tried For Felony First Degree Arson (2016-10-05 13:24:46)

A grand jury on Oct. 3 returned bills of true indictment for first-degree arson for Benjamin Draughon Williford, the Boone man arrested in the fatal fire at Valle Landing Aug. 12.

Federal Indictment Charges Seth Pickering With First Degree Murder (2016-10-05 13:17:20)

United States Attorney Jill Westmoreland Rose has announced that a federal grand jury sitting in Asheville has returned a criminal indictment against Seth Pickering, charging him with one count of first degree murder for allegedly killing his daughter, Lila Pickering.

Mabel Students March Against Bullying (2016-10-05 12:43:31)

Students from Mabel Elementary School marched through downtown Boone and the ASU campus Monday morning to send an anti-bullying message to the entire community.

Trubisky Named To National QB Lists Again (2016-10-04 16:22:38)

For the second straight week, North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky was named to a pair of national quarterback lists. The Mentor, Ohio, junior was named to the Davey O'Brien "Great 8" list as well as earning a spot as one of the Manning Award's eight Stars of the Week. 

McConnell Named Special Teams Player of Week.... (2016-10-04 15:45:51)

BOONE - Junior Alex McConnell of the Watauga High football team has been named this week's Barberito's Special Teams Player of the Week.

High Country Crime Stoppers Seeks Information On Two Thefts (2016-10-04 15:30:45)

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

PIONEERS CLINCH A TIE FOR THEIR FIRST TITLE SINCE 2012.... (2016-10-04 15:25:27)

BOONE - The Watauga High girl's tennis team closed out the home portion of the schedule in convincing fashion Monday afternoon.

Valle Crucis School Spelling Bee Sept 29th (2016-10-04 10:49:30)

The Valle Crucis School Spelling Bee was held last week.