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In the last year, the group has secured funding from The American Red Cross through May 2027 and helped complete 30 proj...
06/25/2026

In the last year, the group has secured funding from The American Red Cross through May 2027 and helped complete 30 projects, while their caseload tripled from 35-40 cases to more than 100.

WATAUGA — County commissioners received an update on Watauga’s long-term recovery group caseload, common unmet needs and upcoming plans.

06/25/2026

Check out the latest weather forecast for Boone, NC. Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 86°F.

Blowing Rock local oil, acrylic and plein air painter Jennifer Garonzik and Susan Payne, who paints fabric to quilt with...
06/24/2026

Blowing Rock local oil, acrylic and plein air painter Jennifer Garonzik and Susan Payne, who paints fabric to quilt with, are the Edgewood Cottage Artists in Residency until June 28.

Some of the funding priorities listed in the plan were interpersonal skill-building, mentoring, mediation, substance use...
06/24/2026

Some of the funding priorities listed in the plan were interpersonal skill-building, mentoring, mediation, substance use prevention, community service, and Parent/Caregiver Education and Support.

WATAUGA — Commissioners approved funding and membership for the county’s Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

The Blowing Rock Town Council voted to remove the Planning Board from its Special Use Permit process, a change aimed at ...
06/24/2026

The Blowing Rock Town Council voted to remove the Planning Board from its Special Use Permit process, a change aimed at simplifying how the town handles permit applications.

BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Town Council voted to remove the Planning Board from its Special Use Permit process, a change aimed at simplifying how the town handles permit

The Blowing Rock Police Department has unclaimed personal property it would like to give back to the original owners.
06/24/2026

The Blowing Rock Police Department has unclaimed personal property it would like to give back to the original owners.

BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Police Department has unclaimed personal property it would like to give back to the original owners.

JACKSON: While changes like this are inevitable, especially in the rapidly evolving technology sector, let us stop for a...
06/24/2026

JACKSON: While changes like this are inevitable, especially in the rapidly evolving technology sector, let us stop for a moment to consider the impact Carolina West Wireless has fostered in our community over 35 years of service.

While changes like this are inevitable, especially in the rapidly evolving technology sector, let us stop for a moment to consider the impact Carolina West Wireless has fostered in our

Appalachian FC hit the road twice last week and returned to the High Country with a pair of points.
06/24/2026

Appalachian FC hit the road twice last week and returned to the High Country with a pair of points.

CORNELIUS — Appalachian FC hit the road twice last week and returned to the High Country with a pair of points.

The Boone Bigfoots returned home to Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium over the weekend and picked up a pair of big Coastal Pl...
06/24/2026

The Boone Bigfoots returned home to Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium over the weekend and picked up a pair of big Coastal Plain League-West wins after a shaky start to the week.

BOONE — The Boone Bigfoots returned home to Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium over the weekend and picked up a pair of big Coastal Plain League-West wins after a shaky

06/24/2026

Boonerang Music and Arts Festival drew thousands to downtown Boone for the fifth annual event.

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