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Election integrity is crucial, especially in 2025.
12/05/2025

Election integrity is crucial, especially in 2025.

December 4, 2025 Boone, NC – December 4, 2025 - The December request also referenced concerns raised earlier this year by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, regarding instances in which NCDMV examiners inadvertently processed voter registrations for non-citize...

An amazing show you will not want to miss, get your tickets today!
12/05/2025

An amazing show you will not want to miss, get your tickets today!

December 4, 2025 Boone, NC – December 4, 2025 -Performances are scheduled to “kick off” (pun intended) the 2025 holiday season at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, beginning with an 8 p.m. curtain on Friday, December 5, continuing with two Saturday shows at 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Dec...

For around 11% of the population in Watauga County, last week was very scary...
11/27/2025

For around 11% of the population in Watauga County, last week was very scary...

November 26, 2025 Boone, NC – November 26, 2025 -“A lot of the fear was based on misinformation and the lack of knowledge,” Adams said. “Everyone’s immigration story is a maze; no two paths are the same. The rules change constantly and the system is incredibly broken.” Read more

The penny is leaving, will all cash be next?
11/27/2025

The penny is leaving, will all cash be next?

November 26, 2025 Boone, NC – November 26, 2025 -Today in the United State no federal statute mandates that a private business, person, or an organization must accept currency or coins as payment for goods or services. Read more

Sugar Mountain is set to open this week. Get your team together, LET'S RACE!
11/10/2025

Sugar Mountain is set to open this week. Get your team together, LET'S RACE!

October 29, 2025 It’s time to start thinking about the upcoming ski and snowboard season. And time to start thinking about taking your love of the sport to the next level. It’s time to start thinking about racing! Now is the time to start talking with your ski and snowboard buddies about putting...

Foscoe Home Team continues to help our neighbors. Serving over 500 people a week.
11/10/2025

Foscoe Home Team continues to help our neighbors. Serving over 500 people a week.

“When someone presents a need, we typically have it in the store,” Trice said. “If we don’t, I place the need on Facebook and the community provides. The community that supports Foscoe Home Team is amazing; they show love for people they don’t know each and every day.” Read more

County has until November 12 to respond to the lawsuit.
11/05/2025

County has until November 12 to respond to the lawsuit.

November 5, 2025 Common Cause North Caolina, Watauga County Voting Rights Taskforce and a group of citizens, including former members of the Watauga County Board of Commissioners, filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging state lawmakers’ changes to Watauga County voting maps. The lawsuit alleg...

Blowing Rock election results.
11/05/2025

Blowing Rock election results.

November 5, 2025 With combined votes reported from Watauga and Caldwell counties, Doug Matheson and Wayne Miller were elected to serve as members of the Blowing Rock Town Council. Each will serve four-year terms. The third open seat will likely require a recount between Melissa Tausche and Pete Gher...

Recently Corporal Norvell, Officer Lindell, and Officer Hoskins were recognized with a letter of commendation from their...
10/27/2025

Recently Corporal Norvell, Officer Lindell, and Officer Hoskins were recognized with a letter of commendation from their shift Sergeant Joe Knapp and endorsed by Chief D. Duckworth, Major Houck and Lt. Held.

October 27, 2025 Boone, NC – October 27, 2025 —“I appreciate the quick and decisive response of our patrol officers,” Robbins said. “Undoubtedly this prevented further escalation of this incident.” Read more

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watauga Leadership Institute present Passing the Torch: A Dialogue in Leaders...
10/27/2025

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watauga Leadership Institute present Passing the Torch: A Dialogue in Leadership Transitions, Monday, November 3 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.at the Appalachian Theatre.

https://www.hcpress.com/front-page/passing-the-torch-a-dialogue-on-leadership-transitions-november-3.html

October 27, 2025 Boone, NC – October 27, 2025 —"The discussion will focus on sharing stories about individual leadership journeys, key elements of leadership style, and how each leader established their philosophies within existing organizations. Read more

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