The Watauga Arts Council (WAC) is proud to announce a generous donation of $3,000 from the Blowing Rock Historical Society to WAC’s Hope After Helene Arts Relief F ...

With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible. After the deadline of March 8, you may still submit documents, update your contact information and stay in ...

Sheriff Shane Hilliard is issuing a warning to the citizens of Yancey County to be vigilant against individuals posing as volunteers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While many reputable ...

Governor Stein also announced that the state is awarding $3 million to Baptists on Mission and $3 million to Habitat for Humanity NC to support their housing repair initiatives. Every day, both ...

Watauga County citizens will benefit from five grants worth $42,500 awarded recently to local helping agencies from Blue ...

A wildfire burning in the Crooked Creek community of McDowell County remains at 0% containment. The fire has prompted the issuance of evacuation orders for residents in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave ...

Founded in 1950, WATA is the High Country’s favorite for Local News, Talk and Sports. Live local talent includes mornings with Mark Norris from 6-9am M-F. WATA also broadcasts Dave Ramsey, Sean ...

After lifesaving efforts were performed, Billy Corwin Pearson was determined to be deceased. Boone Police Department detectives responded to the scene and a criminal investigation is active at this ...

Town of Boone, North Carolina—Louisiana-based bands New Orleans Suspects and Tribal Gold are among the acts headlining the 2025 lineup for the Boonerang Music & Arts Festival, taking place June 19-22.

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, housed within AppHealthCare, recently received a national breastfeeding award from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Special Supplemental Nutrition ...

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