Back 2 School Festival returning Aug. 8
BOONE — The 2026 Back 2 School Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Watauga High School, continuing its mission to ensure every Watauga County student starts the
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Watauga baseball all-stars prepare for district play
BOONE — As Watauga County all-star softball programs (and one baseball program) compete this week, ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, three more all-star baseball teams will get their
App State professor documents national, international perspectives on independence
Dressed as a 1960s-era secretary, Appalachian State University’s Sheryl Oring has taken her interactive performance “Spirit of Independence” — and her vintage typewriter — to stops across America a...
Former Watauga EMS supervisor found not guilty of misdemeanor stalking, sexual battery charges
BOONE — A judge found a former Watauga EMS supervisor not guilty of misdemeanor stalking and sexual battery charges on July 2 in Watauga County District Court, according to court
The Timely Truth for this week is ... ISOLATION
Around the world, the supreme form of incarceration is solitary confinement. Removing a person from all human contact is considered so psychologically devastating that many regard it as a form
Sheriff's reports
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Daniel Boone Native Gardens' annual Fairy Day set for July 11
BOONE — Daniel Boone Native Gardens is inviting all fairies and woodland creatures to enjoy a magical afternoon on Saturday, July 11.
AMOREM hosting advanced care planning workshop on July 9
SUGAR GROVE — AMOREM is hosting an advanced care planning workshop in Watauga County on July 9.
Watauga leads state in AI adoption, Microsoft study finds
WATAUGA — Watauga County is No. 1 in the state for AI usage, according to a report by Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute, with an estimated 47.2% of working-age residents using
Blowing Rock My Hometown out now
Blowing Rock My Hometown, a publication by the Watauga Democrat and Mountain Times Publications, is now available in various retail stores, hotels, high-traffic locations, and at the Blowing Rock Chamber of...
Blowing Rock Tour of Homes taking place July 24, raises funds for area organizations
The 68th Annual Blowing Rock tour of Homes will open four homes on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to raise funds for local nonprofits and those
Highland Games set to return to Grandfather Mountain’s MacRae Meadows July 9-12
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN — The long and storied tradition that is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to MacRae Meadows on Thursday, July 9, through Sunday, July 12.
Community celebrates Pride with festival, parade
BOONE — Community members swarmed King Street to celebrate Pride Month with Boone’s fifth annual Pride Parade and Festival.
Ask the doctors: Parosmia and phantosmia cause olfactory distortions
Dear Doctors: Over the last couple of years, whenever I put on perfume or use a different skin product, I get a burning smell in my nose. It can take
App State Sports In Brief: July 1
The following are recaps from App State athletic teams for the week of June 18 to June 29.
Library celebrates America’s 250th birthday
BOONE — The Watauga County Public Library celebrated the 250th birthday of America on Saturday with talks and activities for the community.
Equip 8U battles back, captures tournament runner-up banner
HENDERSONVILLE — The Equip Sports 8-and-under all-star baseball team certainly proved it’s not how you start, but how you finish, during its recent Cal Ripken League Western North Carolina State
Watauga County Fourth of July event round up
WATAUGA — On America’s 250th birthday, Watauga County will be filled with music, parades and fireworks.
Pioneers claim runner-up in 6A Wells Fargo State Cup
CHAPEL HILL — Watauga High School athletics capped off a banner first season in the 6A classification with a top-five finish in the state Wells Fargo State Cup standings.
All-Star Roundup: Watauga 12U cruises past Ashe County
JEFFERSON — Big innings at the plate paced the Watauga 12-and-under softball all-stars to a convincing 22-4 win against Ashe County on Monday Night at Mountain Dew Field.
Local students receive scholarships from NRLP
BOONE — Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) has named the 2026 recipients of two scholarship programs that support students pursuing higher education and careers in the
Boone approves $48 million budget, property tax rate increases
BOONE — The town of Boone officially adopted the 2026-27 fiscal year budget ordinance at its last meeting in June.
Boone Fire Department urges fireworks safety ahead of July 4th
BOONE — As Independence Day approaches, the Boone Fire Department wants to remind the community to be fire smart.
BRE members elect four directors, return $6.3 million in capital credits at annual meeting
LENOIR — More than 5,300 members of Blue Ridge Energy elected four directors to the cooperative’s board and heard that a rate adjustment is likely this fall, during the cooperative’s