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  • May 242013

    Flags In North Carolina At Half Staff On Monday May 27

    As a sign of honor and respect for the sacrifices of our armed services personnel, Governor Pat McCrory has ordered … Continue reading

    May 232013

    Forest Service Issues Safety Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

    The U.S. Forest Service today reminded visitors to practice safety when visiting the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie or Croatan national forests … Continue reading

    May 222013

    Two Wanted In Watauga Arrested In Iowa

    On May 21st, 2013, Mark Lyle Hoke, 41, and Connie Ann Proffitt, 49, both of Boone, were arrested by US … Continue reading

    May 222013

    No Lane Closures on U.S. 321 in Blowing Rock during Memorial Day Weekend

    Lane closures will not take place in the U.S. 321 widening project work zone through Blowing Rock from 6 a.m. … Continue reading

    May 212013

    Highway Patrol Encouraging Motorists to Slow Down during the Memorial Day Weekend

    The State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to be careful as they enjoy the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The holiday … Continue reading

    May 212013

    Red Cross Helping Oklahoma Tornado Victims

    The American Red Cross is working around the clock to help people in Oklahoma after Monday’s devastating tornadoes with shelters, … Continue reading

    May 202013

    Hardin Park Principal Mary Smalling Completes Leadership Program

    Hardin Park Principal Mary Smalling has completed the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program provided for school … Continue reading

    May 202013

    Avery County Sheriff’s Office Report – May 20, 2013

    On May 15th, 2013 Officers with the Avery County Sheriff’s Office and the Newland Police Department responded to the Elk … Continue reading

    May 202013

    Pre-Kindergarten Program to Serve 72 Children in 2013-14

    The pre-kindergarten program of the Watauga County Schools will serve four classes with a total of 72 children in the … Continue reading

    May 202013

    Governor’s Highway Safety Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary of “Click It or Ticket”

    The state of North Carolina was not just First in Flight. It was also the first state in the nation … Continue reading

    May 182013

    Portion Of 194 Named Ed Yates Highway

    On Friday (May 17,2013) community members, officials with NCDOT, and descendants of the Yates family gathered to officially dedicate a … Continue reading

    May 142013

    Dr. David Fonseca Named Interim Superintendent For Watauga Schools

    Assistant Superintendent Dr. David Fonseca has been named interim superintendent for the Watauga County Schools effective June 1st. The appointment … Continue reading

    May 142013

    Final Decision on 2013-14 Watauga School Calendar Announced

    At its meeting Monday night, the Watauga County Board of Education formally adopted a school calendar with a starting date … Continue reading

    May 102013

    Work On Area Roads Continue Due To May Flooding

    NCDOT continues the process of repairing roads in the High Country due to the flooding on Monday May 6, 2013. … Continue reading

    May 102013

    $4 Million Coming to Blue Ridge Members as a Result of Capital Credits Retirement

    Checks or bill credits are coming in May to members of Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, thanks to a $4 … Continue reading

    May 102013

    Boone Police To Once Again Participate in Special Olympic Torch Run

    The Boone Police Department will be participating in the annual Special Olympic Torch Run on May 16th, 2013. This is … Continue reading

    May 082013

    No 321 Lane Closures Due To ASU Graduation This Weekend

    Lane closures will not take place in the U.S. 321 widening project work zone through Blowing Rock this weekend due … Continue reading

    May 072013

    May 2013 Storm/Flooding Recap

    Below you’ll find information regarding the rain and floods from Monday May 6, 2013. This page will be updated through … Continue reading

    May 062013

    Linemen Continue To Work On Restoring Power This Morning

    Linemen with Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation are responding to outages this morning primarily in Watauga and Ashe counties caused … Continue reading

    May 062013

    Monday May 6 Storm Reports

    Flash Flood Warning until 8:45 AM for Watauga, Flood Warning to 9:15 for Wilkes, Flood Warning to 6:30 AM for … Continue reading

    May 022013

    Meth Lab Dump Site Discovered On Longhope Road

    On Monday April 29th, 2013, Watauga County Special Operations Unit personnel responded to Longhope Road in reference to a Clandestine … Continue reading

    May 022013

    Watauga County Schools Weather Closings History

    *Original story posted March 9, updated May 2 to reflect additional closings* Watauga County Schools missed 19 days due to … Continue reading

    May 022013

    NCDMV Expands Hours At Wilkes County Office and 7 Others In NC

    NCDMV will launch expanded hours at eight additional driver license offices from the mountains to the coast starting Saturday, May … Continue reading

    May 022013

    Boone DMV Achieves Highest Donor Designation Again For 2012

    The Boone DMV office was recognized on Wednesday (May 1, 2013) for achieving the highest donor designation rate for its … Continue reading