Press Release from Watauga County Emergency Services – Watauga County would like to offer our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and miscommunication regarding traffic congestion along 421 in the ...

BOONE, N.C. — On two days in April, Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) joins others across the state and nation to celebrate lineworkers and the important work they do to ...

Governor Josh Stein spent his 100th day in office in the same place that he spent his first full day as Governor and many ...

HAMMOND – Jonathon M. Koskela, 21 years old, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to distribution of child pornography, ...

Due to necessary repairs, the Watauga County Transfer Station will be closed on the following dates: Please note: During these closures, NO TRASH/GARBAGE/BRUSH/RECYCLING will be accepted.

Boone, NC – April 9, 2025 – Western Youth Network (WYN) is thrilled to announce the public launch of its $11.5 million “Building Brighter Futures” campaign, a transformational effort to expand ...

GoBlueRidge.Net and High Country Radio is proud to offer five radio stations with content created specifically for the High Country. All of our stations are live and local and provide the latest news ...

Drug manufacturer Apotex colluded for years with other drug companies to hike prices on a wide range of generic medicines. Now, North Carolinians who purchased those drugs could be eligible for ...

The 16-foot-wide bridge will cross the highway and provide easy access to the speedway for folks who park in lots south of U.S. 421. Officials anticipate opening the bridge in time for race week in ...