A Capella Group Straight No Chaser Dives into Summer Tour with Concert Stop in Boone, NC “Straight No Chaser Beach Bash” Plays An Appalachian Summer Festival July 10 at the Schaefer Center for the ...

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – A fire at the Finmore apartment complex appears to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery ...

The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting family members of recently arrested ...

Blowing Rock, NC — The Blowing Rock community has come together in an extraordinary way following the recent fire at Bistro ...

A significant fire destroyed Bistro Roca, a beloved and historic Blowing Rock restaurant, early this morning. At ...

Blowing Rock, NC — The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce is launching a community fundraiser to support the employees of Bistro Roca, following the devastating fire that damaged the historic restaurant ...

Effective at 4:00 pm today and until further notice, the Chairman of the Watauga County Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency exists in Watauga County. The declaration is due to the major ...

“This is a prime example of neighbors helping neighbors,” said Brad Moretz, advisory board president of the Watauga County Community Foundation. “Funds donated by members of the community stay in the ...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season. A child in the western region of the state recently died due ...

raised $1.3 million for local charities and for High Country families with emergency needs. A total of 127 and there’s always a big gluten-free selection, too. The Valle Country Fair is a fall ...

Sunday Funday at The Childrens Playhouse, Boone NC Banish the Sunday Scaries with family together time! A warm, friendly childrens museum, The Childrens Playhouse offers an indoor and outdoor ...

Closing Saturday, Jan 24 at 2:00 P.M. Completely Closed on Sunday, Jan 25 Reopening Monday, Jan 26 at 10:00 A.M.