A 20-year-old female from Avery County has been found dead after vanishing during a hike to Devil’s Peak on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, officials say. The body of Brook Cheuvront–an ...

Summit Park Drive, a one-of-a-kind architectural marvel perched within the prestigious gates of Elk River, has entered the market. Offered for $14,000,000, this exceptional estate is the most ...

The Watauga Humane Society (WHS) will be conducting essential flooring renovations in the dog kennels from October 3rd  to October 6th to comply with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and ...

Don’t let your possessions “fall” into disrepair! The Watauga County Public Library will host the ever- popular Repair Hub on Saturday September 28 th from 10am until 1:00pm. They will be offering ...

After nearly a year of talking, planning and gathering support for a much-needed chapter in Watauga County’s history and ...

Sue Sweeting is the epitome of a “public servant”. The citizens of Watauga County can be assured that their needs and interests will be seriously addressed by this dedicated and experienced candidate ...

Runners in App State’s 2023 Spooky Duke 5K/10K Race and Costume Contest make their way down King Street in downtown Boone. Photo by Kyla Willoughby Registration is open for Appalachian State ...

The Schaefer Center Presents (SCP) performing arts series, presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts ...

Five first-year Mountaineer students — all graduates of Watauga High School — have been named recipients of Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) Scholarship for the 2024–25 ...

While we still have a little bit to go before the official start of Autumn, with school back in session, Labor Day behind us ...

This fall, the streets of Downtown Boone will come alive with music, art, food, and festivities! The Watauga Arts Council, in partnership with the Downtown Boone Development Association, is proud to ...