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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

Town of Boone, North Carolina — The Town of Boone is excited to announce the launch of “Branding Boone”, an initiative to update and refresh the Town’s government brand and identity. Made possible ...

"For years, Apotex broke the law by working with other drug companies to raise prices on generic drugs," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "And North Carolinians ended up paying more for medicine ...

For those of you who will not be able to participate on April 12th, you are encouraged to choose a date during the “Litter Sweep” ~ April 12th—April 26th to clear your property of litter and debris.