Scenes from Halloween
Locations across the county welcomed kids and kids at heart dressed in their best costumes to celebrate Halloween. From trunk-or-treats to Treat Street, the following are some of the images
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‘We weren’t good enough tonight’: Mountaineers fall 19-3 at Georgia Southern on Halloween
App State fell 19-3 to Georgia Southern in a Sun Belt East Division clash, with the Eagles controlling possession and scoring through efficient long drives and four field goals including a late 48-yard kick...
Boone Town Council approves Clement Street apartments despite neighborhood pushback
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.
This week in the archives: ‘Knot tier,’ locals at the Smithsonian, flashing signs
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat.
Square dance calling, dance band backup and flat foot dancing workshops return to Todd Nov. 7
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...
Controversial county office facility unveiled
A ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday marked completion of a 48,500-square-foot Wilkes County government office building that survived nearly three years of debate and numerous 3-2 votes over whether it should
Wilkes labor force continues to shrink
Wilkes County’s 3.2% unemployment rate in September was the lowest for a single month since 3% in December 2021, mirroring a statewide trend that labor analysts said is due largely
Republicans retain three RoCo commission seats 1 MIN READ
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 race sees newcomers take top two spots 1 MIN READ
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 rejects parks and rec bond referendum 1 MIN READ
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 Aldermen welcome two newcomers, three incumbents 1 MIN READ
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, […]
OBITUARY: Joyce Margaret Morgan McRae
Joyce Margaret Morgan McRae, born on July 26, 1974, lost her battle with cancer on Oct. 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and devoted friends. Joyce was born in New Jersey and moved to …
Several Veterans Day events slated across Richmond County
ROCKINGHAM — There are several upcoming events across Richmond County to recognize local veterans for their service to the country. The town of Dobbins Heights kicks things off at 10 a.m. …
ELECTION: Richmond County Board of Commissioners gaining 3 new members
ROCKINGHAM — Three new faces will be joining the Richmond County Board of Commissioners, according to the unofficial results of Tuesday’s election. Returning Commissioner Justin Dawkins will …
Shackelford: Democracy can be surprising, elections show
On America’s Election Night 10 years ago, I was a diplomat with the U.S. mission to Somalia in Mogadishu. We were hosting a watch party with local ...
Local roundup: Red Springs, St. Pauls soccer fall in playoff action
BUELAVILLE — After battling to a 2-2 draw in regulation, No. 20 Red Springs (5-14-2) was outscored 5-4 in penalty kicks in a first-round playoff lo...
Pembroke to improve communication with church on parking concerns
PEMBROKE — The Pembroke Town Council discussed the best way to communicate with a local church about a nearby parking lot during its monthly meetin...
Lithium-ion battery disposal banned at landfills, effective Dec. 1
ST. PAULS — Lithium-ion batteries will be banned from landfill disposal beginning Dec. 1, according to state law. This includes the Robeson County ...
Polling sites, ballot wording set for Tribe’s gaming referendum
PEMBROKE — The Lumbee Tribal Council approved a resolution Monday which sets voting locations and ballot wording for the Dec. 15 special election f...
Election roundup: Britt, Wilkins, Lowery, Jones win reelection
ROBESON COUNTY — Incumbent N.C. Sen. Danny Britt narrowly won reelection on Tuesday, as the Republican defeated Democratic challenger Catina Hamm b...
Outgoing commissioners farewell, Barber service award, proclamation on today’s agenda
Baker County will honor two departing commissioners at a farewell ceremony Monday afternoon, and the County Commission that evening is set to approve a proclamation remembering the late Ed Barber, a longtime...
Florida Public Service Commission rejects Duke Energy’s data center plan
Republican J.J. Grow on Tuesday appeared to be on the way to winning another term representi…
Lake Okeechobee level rises 10 inches in one week
Lake Okeechobee rose almost 10 inches in one week, according to data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Halloween Extravaganza draws thousands to Agri-Civic Center
Thousands of costumed revelers gathered at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on Oct. 31 for the annual Halloween Extravaganza, presented by the DeBerard Family Foundation and United Way …