High Country Radio News December 19th, 2018 (2018-12-19 16:03:59)

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November Water Emergency Costs Beech Mountain $60,000 (2018-12-19 16:03:04)

The Beech Mountain water emergency in November has cost the town more than $60,000 so far.

Boone Police File Charges In Local Embezzlement Case (2018-12-19 15:55:30)

On November 27th, the Boone Police Department received a report of fraudulent activity at High Country Community Health on 108 Doctors Drive in Boone.

Harris To Take Over As Seven Devils Police Chief (2018-12-19 15:51:24)

The town of Seven Devils will promote Johnathan Harris as its new police chief.

Hobby Lobby To Open In Boone (2018-12-19 15:47:39)

Hobby Lobby will open in the Boone Mall on December 31st.

It's National Signing Day.... (2018-12-19 13:55:56)

And the Appalachian State University football team hopes to sign at least 9-10 prospects. The Apps also lost another assistant coach on Tuesday, the App State men's basketball team falls at Georgetown, and the Watauga High boy's and girl's teams are cooled off by Mountain Heritage. Those stories and more sports headlines can be heard by clicking on the link below....

Apps Lose Another Assistant.... (2018-12-18 20:33:27)

CBSSports.com is reporting that former Appalachian State University assistant football coach Stu Holt has been named the tight ends and special teams coach at Louisville, joining former Mountaineers coach Scott Satterfield.

Cam Will Play Sunday.... (2018-12-18 17:21:02)

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, despite a shoulder injury, will play Sunday against the Falcons. Watauga High basketball entertains Mountain Heritage tonight at Lentz-Eggers Gym. Coverage begins at 6 p.m., on WATA, 1450 AM/96.5 FM. And a five-star QB plans to transfer. Those stories and more sports headlines can be heard by clicking on the link below....

High Country Radio News December 18th, 2018 (2018-12-18 16:05:57)

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Two Fires Damage Homes In Vilas (2018-12-18 16:04:53)

There were two house fires in Vilas last week.

Two Arrested In West Jefferson For Animal Cruelty (2018-12-18 15:58:47)

Two people from West Jefferson were arrested for animal cruelty on December 13th.

CCC&TI, ASU Announce Co-Admission Program Agreement (2018-12-18 15:54:46)

Leadership from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) and Appalachian State University announced a new co-admission agreement that will create a seamless pathway for students who want to start at CCC&TI and complete their degree at Appalachian.

NC Gas Prices Lowest Since 2017 (2018-12-18 15:50:40)

Gas prices continue to drop in North Carolina.

Conley Won't Sign With App State.... (2018-12-18 14:09:18)

National Signing Day is Wednesday and Appalachian State has all ready lost one of its verbals for 2019. Cailey Haas led three players in double figures as the Watauga High girl's basketball team blasted Ashe County, and the boys erupted for 28 first-quarter points, thanks to sophomore Blane St. Claire as they beat the Huskies for the seventh consecutive time. Madi Story cracks the 1,000 point plateau as App State rolls over Wofford. Those stories and more sports headlines can be heard by clicking on the link below....

UPDATED: Hello, Mr. Drinkwitz.... (2018-12-17 19:18:10)

A new era began in Appalachian State University football on Monday, when the school introduced its new football coach, Eliah Drinkwitz. You can hear Monday's press conference by clicking on the link below....

Virginia Clara Michael (Granny) (2018-12-17 17:27:38)

Virginia Clara Michael (Granny), age 92 of the Cool Springs Community, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, December 15, 2018.

Ronald Scott Essenberg (2018-12-17 17:17:35)

Mr. Ronald Scott Essenberg, better known as "Ron" age 58, of West Jefferson passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at his home.

High Country Radio News December 17th, 2018 (2018-12-17 16:22:27)

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High Country Radio News December 17th, 2018 (2018-12-17 16:17:58)

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Two Arrested, One Suspect At Large In Fleetwood Burglary (2018-12-17 16:16:48)

Two suspects were arrested and one suspect is still at large after a breaking and entering in Fleetwood on December 4th.