Watauga Democrat

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The Watauga County Board of Education received an update on the potential uncertainty surrounding the completion date of...
07/22/2025

The Watauga County Board of Education received an update on the potential uncertainty surrounding the completion date of the new Valle Crucis School and approved a letter of intent to send to FEMA.

BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Education received an update on the potential uncertainty surrounding the completion date of the new Valle Crucis School and approved a letter of

"It was a phenomenal opportunity for us to come together as a team and represent our community, and we are grateful to t...
07/22/2025

"It was a phenomenal opportunity for us to come together as a team and represent our community, and we are grateful to the Tar Heel League for providing such an amazing opportunity to be there.”

WILKESBORO — Before the start of Thursday’s Tar Heel League state softball tournament, Watauga 8-and-under head coach Melina Rucker-Jacobson wanted to see one thing from her team.

The Watauga County Board of Commissioners approved several key purchases for the new county-run ambulance service during...
07/22/2025

The Watauga County Board of Commissioners approved several key purchases for the new county-run ambulance service during their latest meeting.

WATAUGA — The Watauga County Board of Commissioners approved several key purchases for the new county-run ambulance service during their latest meeting.

"Every city and town is facing the challenge of solving tomorrow’s problems on today’s budget. We appreciate people step...
07/21/2025

"Every city and town is facing the challenge of solving tomorrow’s problems on today’s budget. We appreciate people stepping up to serve their communities in this challenging environment."

BOONE — Candidates can run for town council or mayor positions for Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone and Seven Devils.

“The new science lab will be available to every teacher in our school. The equipment being purchased will last for decad...
07/21/2025

“The new science lab will be available to every teacher in our school. The equipment being purchased will last for decades and have a generational impact on learning here in the Valle."

VALLE CRUCIS — Mast General Store’s Mountain Strong fund donated $10,000 to the Valle Crucis Parent Teacher Student Organization to help outfit classrooms with additional learning aids.

“As a locally operated utility, NRLP is deeply committed to serving not only our customers, but our community at large."
07/21/2025

“As a locally operated utility, NRLP is deeply committed to serving not only our customers, but our community at large."

BOONE — Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power joined public power utilities across the country this June to celebrate the Public Power Month of Giving, an initiative led

Appalachian State University's Legends has been demolished.
07/21/2025

Appalachian State University's Legends has been demolished.

BOONE — Appalachian State University's Legends has been demolished.

"This could have been a very different story, but these individuals did what they needed to do."
07/21/2025

"This could have been a very different story, but these individuals did what they needed to do."

BOONE — Watauga County Schools presented its highest honor to five staff members who helped save the life of a Watauga High School student.

The new structure will increase hydraulic capacity. Hurricane Helene damaged the existing culvert.
07/21/2025

The new structure will increase hydraulic capacity. Hurricane Helene damaged the existing culvert.

BOONE – Part of a Watauga County road will close for one week while N.C. Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert.

"My teammate yelled at me and said the results were in, and I had won — I couldn’t believe it. I sank to my knees with e...
07/21/2025

"My teammate yelled at me and said the results were in, and I had won — I couldn’t believe it. I sank to my knees with excitement and happiness and tears of happiness, and just thanked the Good Lord that I just won the national championship.”

MILWAUKEE — A quartet of local cyclists recently competed in the national cycling championships in the nation’s heartland and brought home plenty of hardware, including a top performance.

Two from Boone recently graduated from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Basic Law Enforcement Traini...
07/21/2025

Two from Boone recently graduated from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Basic Law Enforcement Training course.

BOONE — Two from Boone recently graduated from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Basic Law Enforcement Training course.

“As western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene, this funding for trails will help local communiti...
07/21/2025

“As western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene, this funding for trails will help local communities increase tourism, promote healthy living, and improve quality of life for all North Carolinians.”

WATAUGA — Great Trails State Program Projects in Watauga County have received $1 million from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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