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WEBBoard of Elections conducts pre-election testing of voting machines. Moss Brennan [email protected]. Sep 24, 2024. BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Elections successfully conducted pre-election testing on all of its voting machines. Read more Board of Elections conducts pre-election testing of voting machines.
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WEBCounty Commissioners move forward with Howard Knob Park project. Sep 25, 2024. BOONE — The Howard Knob Park project will move forward after the Board of County Commissioners accepted a bid for the contractor. Promotional Widget …
Man sentenced after pleading guilty to killing Beech Mountain …
WEBAug 27, 2024 · BOONE — An Elk Park man was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the killing of a Beech Mountain woman in November 2021. Levi Hicks pleaded guilty on Aug. 8 to the charges of second-degree murder, possession of methamphetamine, and habitual felon, according to court ...
View from Blowing Rock's Art and History Corner
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Don’t let these artists slip through your fingers. Lucas Hundley, woodworking, and Crystal Hurt, watercolor/shadow box art, will close Edgewood Cottage’s 2024 Artist in Residence Program this summer. Come enjoy their work from Sept. 2 to 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with a free artist reception on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5-7 p.m.
Hunter's Heroes Race taking place Sept. 14 | Local News ...
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Hunter's Heroes Race taking place Sept. 14. Moss Brennan [email protected]. Aug 30, 2024. 0. BOONE — The 11th Annual Hunter’s Heroes Race returns on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Clawson-Burnley Park in Boone starting at 8 a.m. Participants can choose between a 5k and 10k or a one-mile fun run for those between 2 and 10 years old.
High Country Beer Fest taking place Aug. 24 | Local News ...
WEBAug 19, 2024 · BOONE — With approximately 1,700 people expected and 40 to 45 breweries, the High Country Beer Fest is a popular event every year that brings together beer lovers. This year, the 17th annual event will occur on Aug. 24 at the High Country Fairgrounds, starting at 3 p.m. (VIP ticket holders can enter at 2 p.m.).
Community gets down for a good cause during Groovy Nights
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Christy Kennedy, Nicole Barker and Melissa Tausche performed a hit comedy skit based of SNL. Tracy Brown, Rhonda Taylor, Buddy Barker and Nicole Baker dance to Love Shack. Community gets down for a good cause during Groovy Nights. Mandy Poplin, Susan Shaw and Christy Pruess perform Carrie Underwood’s Before He Cheats.
High Country leaf season approaching - wataugademocrat.com
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Graphic by Michael Denslow and Howard Neufeld. HIGH COUNTRY — As the days grow shorter and the air gets colder, the mountains of the High Country transform. The colors of the region’s 125 species of trees turn into vivid reds from sourwoods and red maples, vibrant oranges, and yellows from sugar …
Defense delivers Watauga season-opening win over Rams
WEBAug 25, 2024 · SKYLAND — The Watauga football team received a stellar performance from its defense and claimed a 14-0 win over T.C. Roberson on Friday night at Guy Ensley Memorial Stadium in the season opener for both squads. On a night where points were at a premium, the Pioneer defense forced a quartet of turnovers and …
Sheriff's reports | Local News | wataugademocrat.com
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Sheriff's reports. Compiled by. Moss Brennan [email protected]. Aug 16, 2024. 0. The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Aug. 5.