Boone Fire Department Conducts Another Controlled Burn (2016-09-22 13:28:09)

The Boone Fire Department will hold another controlled burn training exercise Monday.

Gas Resumes Flow Down Colonial Pipeline (2016-09-22 13:24:37)

Colonial Pipeline officials said Wednesday evening that it has restarted the flow of gasoline down a pipeline in Alabama that was shut down after a major leak, which caused shortages and surging fuel prices across the South.

Middle School Volleyball Scores.... (2016-09-22 13:21:33)

GBR would like to thank Andy Eggers for providing us with these scores.

Thursday's High Country Sports Roundup.... (2016-09-22 13:00:36)

WHS Volleyball Sweeps South Caldwell....BOONE - Any fears of an emotional letdown following Monday's huge win at Hickory were quickly put to rest Wednesday night.

Watauga and Avery Counties Approved to Accept... (2016-09-21 22:56:19)

Watauga and Avery Counties Approved to Accept Application for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) September 21 through October 20, 2016

Watauga/Avery County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is approved to accept applications for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address wind damage caused by the severe wind storm on July 8, 2016.

Wednesday's High Country Sports Report.... (2016-09-21 15:51:50)

CASTLE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF WEEK....Watauga High special teams coach Mark Smith has announced that the Barberitos Special Teams Player of the Week for the AC Reynolds game was Hamilton Castle.

Woman Killed In Sunday Car Crash Identified (2016-09-21 14:11:21)

The State Highway Patrol has released the name of a woman killed Sunday in a single car crash on Highway 421.

Gas Pipeline Repaired, Supplies Soon To Return To Normal (2016-09-21 14:02:18)

The Colonial Pipeline leak in Alabama has been repaired and officials say that the flow of gas and other refined products will return to normal in just a few days.

Hardin Park School Pantry Drive (2016-09-21 13:56:44)

The Hardin Park School Pantry Drive is coming Saturday.

Cougars, Huskies Set State Records.... (2016-09-20 23:29:07)

TAYLORSVILLE, NC - Jonathan Watts, the Sports Information Director at Alexander Central High, says there were three (3) state records broken on Friday Night when the Cougars played at Ashe County.

App State-Georgia State kickoff time on Oct. 1 set for noon (2016-09-20 23:17:00)

NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday that Appalachian State-Georgia State football game on Oct. 1 at Kidd Brewer Stadium will kickoff at noon. 

Tuesday's High Country Sports Update.... (2016-09-20 15:19:35)

WHS Volleyball Smashes Hickory....HICKORY, NC - The Watauga High volleyball team marched its way into sole possession of first place in the Northwestern 3A-4A Conference with a 3-0 win against Hickory Monday night at Craft Gymnasium.

Four Watauga High Students Named Semifinalists (2016-09-20 11:54:37)

Watauga High School students Grace Fowler, Canyon Frerer, Andrew Nenow, and Owen Warmuth have been named Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarships competition for 2016-17.  

Two Men Sentenced In Superior Court (2016-09-20 11:46:34)

Two men were sentenced recently in Superior Court.

App State, Miami Officials Investigating Alleged Misconduct (2016-09-20 11:38:00)

School officials at both Appalachian State and Miami are investigating an alleged incident involving the AppState Color Guard unit and the Miami football team.

NC State Emergency Response Team Activated, Price Gouging Law In Effect (2016-09-20 11:32:34)

Gov. Pat McCrory activated North Carolina's State Emergency Response Team Monday to coordinate with counties who are in need of fuel supplies.

Boone Chamber "Letter To The Editor" (2016-09-20 11:29:16)

A letter from the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce:

Monday's High Country Sports Update.... (2016-09-19 16:43:05)

Five head-to-head clashes with Group of Five opponents await Sun Belt football teams in week four....With three weeks behind us, we’ve learned only a small morsel about the nation’s football programs.  And for the Sun Belt, this upcoming Saturday could be particularly revealing as most teams will hit the four games played mark – or one-third of the regular season schedule.

Pre-K Positions Open at Cove Creek and Valle Crucis (2016-09-19 12:20:31)

The Children’s Council of Watauga County has announced that there are still spaces available for free pre-kindergarten classes at Cove Creek School and Valle Crucis School.

Rollover Accident Sunday on US 421 South (2016-09-19 12:09:05)

Two people were taken to the hospital after a rollover accident Sunday.