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The Watauga County Cooperative Extension Will Host the Long-Standing Event on Nov. 5 at Boone United Methodist Church, Featuring Dinner, Multiple Awards, and a Special Art Unveiling.

Local Providers and Business Leaders Are Advocating for Greater Support and Understanding of an Industry Vital to the Region's Workforce.

Ten Local Organizations Will Benefit From Funds Supporting Community Development, Health, and Education Initiatives for the 2026 Grant Cycle.

Western Youth Network Is Seeking $50,000 Donations by Year-End to Unlock a Critical $1.5 Million Grant and Ensure the Completion of Its New Watauga County Facility.

In-Person Early Voting for the November 3 General Election Is Open in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Until October 31, with Multiple Sites Available.

A Watauga County Grand Jury Has Indicted a Zionville Teenager on Felony Charges Following a Fatal Head-On Collision Earlier This Year.

Ashe and Watauga Counties Saw Significant Rainfall Totals, Contributing to Saturated Ground, Rising Waterways, and Numerous Emergency Responses Over the Weekend.

The National Weather Service Reported Significant Rainfall and Strong Winds Across Watauga and Ashe Counties Over the Weekend, Leading to Local Flooding and Road Closures.

Watauga and Ashe Counties Experience Significant Rainfall and Face Strong Winds, Leading to Flood and Wind Advisories Through Sunday, October 11.

Parts of Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Are Experiencing Ongoing Flooding This Sunday, with Several Inches of Rain Having Fallen Since Saturday Morning.

High Country Residents Faced Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Saturday, Leading to Local Power Outages and Widespread Flood Alerts Through Sunday Evening.

Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties Are Under Flood Watches and Wind Advisories Today as the Post-Tropical Cyclone Moves Through the Region, Bringing Substantial Rainfall and Gusty Conditions.

Gusts up to 60 Mph Possible Along Ridges, with Potential for Power Outages and Difficult Driving Conditions Through Sunday.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg Has Issued a Flood Watch for Watauga, Ashe, and Wilkes Counties, Effective From Saturday Morning Through Sunday Evening, Due to Anticipated Heavy Rainfall.

The N.c. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Awarded $51.2 Million to Protect Working Farms and Forests Across 44 North Carolina Counties.

Sheriff Len D. Hagaman Has Released a List of the Top Ten Prevalent Scams, Urging Caution Against Sophisticated Tactics Including AI and Impersonation.

A Recent Feature From Educationnc Spotlights How the Regional Program Is Fostering Career Pathways for Students Across Caldwell and Watauga Counties.

A Head-On Collision on Monday Morning in Watauga County Led to One Fatality and Multiple Charges Filed Against the At-Fault Driver.

Extreme Drought Expands to 10 Counties Statewide, While Watauga and Surrounding Areas Remain in Moderate Drought or Abnormally Dry Status.

Officials Are Monitoring the Final Stages of Construction, with Alternative Sites Prepared If the New Facility Is Not Ready for the August 18 Start of the 2025–2026 Academic Year.

The Board of Commissioners Approved Proclamations for National Apprenticeship Week and National Small Business Week, While Also Addressing Transportation Contracts, Tax Collections, and School Project Adjustments.

Gastonia-Based Least of These Carolinas Has Opened a New Hub in Wilkes County, Extending Its Vital Programs and Services to Children in Foster and Kinship Care Across a Broad Regional Area, Including Watauga County.

Residential Property Sales in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, and Watauga Counties Reached Nearly 200 Last Month, as Regional Inventory Levels Reflected a National Trend of Increased Supply.

The National Weather Service Blacksburg VA Warns of Potential Thunderstorms with Strong Winds and Locally Heavy Rainfall, Leading to Possible Isolated Flooding Today and Through Mid-Week.

Regular Unleaded and Diesel Prices See Significant Increases This Week, Driven by Global Oil Market Volatility.