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A strong first half and an insurance goal late allowed Newton-Conover to hold off Watauga for a 4-2 win on Monday night ...
09/09/2025

A strong first half and an insurance goal late allowed Newton-Conover to hold off Watauga for a 4-2 win on Monday night at Gurley Stadium.

NEWTON — A strong first half and an insurance goal late allowed Newton-Conover to hold off Watauga for a 4-2 win on Monday night at Gurley Stadium.

“The Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival highlights both the extraordinary creativity of plein air artists and the enduring ...
09/09/2025

“The Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival highlights both the extraordinary creativity of plein air artists and the enduring beauty of the High Country."

BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum has announced the winners of the Eighth Annual Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival Show and Sale. The Festival, organized and

COLUMN: September is National Recovery Month. Marking a time of transition—Labor Day holiday, kids back in school and ca...
09/09/2025

COLUMN: September is National Recovery Month. Marking a time of transition—Labor Day holiday, kids back in school and career and life changes, this is a perfect opportunity to focus on the transition to recovery from substance abuse addiction.

September is “National Recovery Month.” Marking a time of transition— Labor Day holiday, kids back in school, and making career and life changes, this is a perfect opportunity to focus

The Watauga JV boys soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision at Newton-Conover on Monday evening to move its record to 0-3-2 t...
09/09/2025

The Watauga JV boys soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision at Newton-Conover on Monday evening to move its record to 0-3-2 this season.

NEWTON — The Watauga JV boys soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision at Newton-Conover on Monday evening to move its record to 0-3-2 this season.

The Public Power Awards of Excellence reflect the five strategic priorities of public power, including a focus on custom...
09/09/2025

The Public Power Awards of Excellence reflect the five strategic priorities of public power, including a focus on customer-centered innovation and providing superior, reliable power.

BOONE — Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) has earned recognition in multiple award categories this summer during the ElectriCities of North Carolina annual conference held in

The Watauga County Board of Commissioners received an update on the county’s opioid settlement–funded recovery housing p...
09/09/2025

The Watauga County Board of Commissioners received an update on the county’s opioid settlement–funded recovery housing program and approved several other requests during their most recent meeting.

WATAUGA — The Watauga County Board of Commissioners received an update on the county’s opioid settlement–funded recovery housing program and approved several other requests during their most recent meeting.

The Lady Pioneers claimed a runner-up finish among the six league teams, and the performance gave head girls coach Tasha...
09/09/2025

The Lady Pioneers claimed a runner-up finish among the six league teams, and the performance gave head girls coach Tasha Adams a good idea of where the team stands almost a month into the season.

BOONE — The Watauga girls golf team kicked off a new era of Northwestern Conference play on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and turned in a solid performance at the Boone Golf

Since late September, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has distributed $1,184,500 in donated funds to local...
09/09/2025

Since late September, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has distributed $1,184,500 in donated funds to local businesses.

BOONE — After awarding grants to over 200 businesses in its previous funding rounds, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has reopened applications for its Hope for the High

In a rare night race, the Lady Pioneers highlighted the county’s contingency of runners as they finished in the top 10 i...
09/09/2025

In a rare night race, the Lady Pioneers highlighted the county’s contingency of runners as they finished in the top 10 in both of the races they competed in.

KERNERSVILLE — The Watauga boys and girls cross country teams showcased their abilities during the annual Friday Night Lights Festival at the Ivey M. Redmon Complex.

“It’s a privilege to bring such exceptional artists to our community and to see how this event continues to inspire, con...
09/08/2025

“It’s a privilege to bring such exceptional artists to our community and to see how this event continues to inspire, connect, and enrich Blowing Rock year after year.”

BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce has announced the award winners from the Sept. 6 Art in the Park, part of the 63rd annual series presented by

Longer delays are possible on N.C. 105 late Tuesday, Sept. 9, as an N.C. Department of Transportation contractor continu...
09/08/2025

Longer delays are possible on N.C. 105 late Tuesday, Sept. 9, as an N.C. Department of Transportation contractor continues a bridge replacement project.

BOONE – Longer delays are possible on N.C. 105 late Tuesday, Sept. 9, as an N.C. Department of Transportation contractor continues a bridge replacement project.

The Watauga County Board of Commissioners voted to join the Purdue Opioid Direct Settlement, a national $7.4 billion agr...
09/08/2025

The Watauga County Board of Commissioners voted to join the Purdue Opioid Direct Settlement, a national $7.4 billion agreement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family.

WATAUGA — The Watauga County Board of Commissioners voted to join the Purdue Opioid Direct Settlement, a national $7.4 billion agreement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family.

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