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TRYON—An exhibition exploring the many meanings of water through the eyes of regional artists will open Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Tryon Painters and Sculptors Gallery, with an opening reception from […]
TRYON—Downtown was filled with costumed children, families, and Halloween festivities Friday, Oct. 30, as the Tryon Downtown Development Association hosted its annual Halloween Stroll. Beginning at 5 p.m.,...
POLK COUNTY—Organizers with the Saluda Grade Trail have shared an update on plans for the North Carolina portion of the project, outlining priorities for the first phase of development, ongoing […]
SALUDA—Mountain Page Theater will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a revival of “Saluda, the Musical: A Historic Depiction of Our Town,” running Nov. 13-22 at the theater, located at 1303 […]
WATAUGA — It’s Election Day in Watauga County and across the country. Voters will head to the polls and cast their ballots for who they want to represent them in
Boone — The Boone Town Council voted unanimously to approve a conditional rezoning request that will turn a long-vacant commercial building on Clement Street into apartments.
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat.
The new bridge over the Watauga River on N.C. 105 is named in honor of K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, who died in the line of duty five years ago, commemorating his sacrifice with a ceremony attended by family and la...
The Todd Mercantile Store in Todd, NC hosts The Todd Promenade, a free workshop day on beginner square dance calling, flat foot dancing, and more, supported by local sponsors. The event includes a kids-only...
The Rowan-Salisbury School Board will retain two familiar faces following the outcome of Tuesday’s election, but will have two newcomers as well. All four of the school board winners represented […]
ROWAN COUNTY — The three Republican newcomer candidates for the Rowan County Board of Commissioners swept the 2026 general election. Karla Foster Leonard, Jason Scott Hinson and Daniel R. Lancaster […]
CHINA GROVE — The China Grove Town Council will have multiple new members after the winners of Tuesday’s election are sworn in. Diane Folk and Mike Upright were the top […]
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis parks and recreation bond referendum did not get the votes in the 2026 general election. The general obligation bond would have allowed the city to take […]
FAITH — The Faith Board of Alderman was decided by less than two dozen votes and welcomed two newcomers to the board. Tara Moose Sigmon, a newcomer to the board, […]
ROWAN COUNTY — Dr. Grant Campbell retained his seat in District 83 despite a split Rowan and Cabarrus vote. The freshman Republican representative won reelection with 18,240 votes over his […]
Republican incumbent Carl Ford will retain his seat in District 33 having mounted a successful re-election campaign to represent the people of Rowan and Stanly counties. Despite a challenge from […]
Julia Howard is not going anywhere. The incumbent in District 77 for the North Carolina House successfully fended off a challenge from former Rowan-Salisbury School Board member Sabrina Harris. Howard […]
Area briefs … HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER RUTHERFORDTON — South Rowan lost 1-0 at R-S Central in the first round of the 4A state playoffs on Monday. Blaze Kaahui scored the […]
ROWAN COUNTY — Greg Edds will represent House District 76 for the first time with a win over Scott Huffman. Edds, the Republican candidate, amassed 16,091 votes, roughly 53 percent […]
SAC Press release ROCK HILL, S.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne has been selected as the preseason favorite to capture the 2026-27 South Atlantic Conference women’s basketball title, as voted on by the […]
MT. ULLA — Candy was the crop of the day at Patterson Farm. An old combine, which had been overhauled and made ready for distributing candy, was a new addition […]
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While Meridian still has a major clash against Brandon at home Friday night, Lauderdale County’s other local schools are gearing up for playoff action Friday. Following their impressive 26-0 win […]