Watauga boys' lacrosse wins first-ever playoff game
Crockett Maxey, who scored twice in Watauga's 8-4 playoff win on Tuesday night, surveys the field. Also in the photo for Western Guilford is Sammy Banegas.
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WHS senior first from school to earn ETSU Roan Scholars spot
BOONE — A local student is the first from Watauga High School to earn a spot in the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University.
Man facing multiple felonies after BPD officer assaulted
BOONE — A man is facing multiple felony charges after an officer was allegedly assaulted Thursday morning.
175 years of faith: Meat Camp Baptist Church celebrating a milestone birthday
MEAT CAMP — One of Watauga County’s oldest churches has served the Lord and the community for 175 years.
Hospitality House food pantry receives two awards
BOONE — Hospitality House of Northwest N.C. was recently awarded the Farm Fresh Nourish Shared Purpose Award by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C. for being part of their
Hardin Park educator named WCS Teacher of the Year
BOONE — A Hardin Park educator is the 2026-27 Watauga County Schools Teacher of the Year.
Back on top: Lady Pioneers repeat as regional champs, boys claim runner-up
ASHEVILLE — New classification, same championship success for Watauga girls track and field.
Watauga Habitat dedicates home to 36th family
WATAUGA — Watauga County Habitat for Humanity has announced the dedication of its newest home, built with its 36th family, the Lee family.
Fire destroys Deep Gap home, cause under investigation
DEEP GAP — A fire destroyed a Deep Gap home Sunday afternoon.
This week in the archives: Land week, large shoplifting spee, Groce retires, Hunger Coalition
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat.
The man who reads the room
BOONE — From performing at 3,700 feet in the air in exchange for first-class seats to playing for President Bill Clinton and parading in the Spanish streets of Madrid over
There's no place like Beech Mountain: Land of Oz is back for 2026
BEECH MOUNTAIN — Land of Oz theme park will reopen this year, with tickets now on sale for its 2026 Homecoming Season, welcoming guests back to the mountaintop destination for
Two students find community through the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum’s docent program
BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum sits in the perfect spot for rotating exhibits by local and regional artists, with docents like Jenna Curlee and Frankie
Crews contain brush fire started by downed power line
POWDER HORN — Crews contained a brush fire in steep terrain Tuesday evening near Powder Horn.
Proposal protects customers from potential Rocky Mount finance shuffle
(The Center Square) – Republican senators near the eastern North Carolina community of Rocky Mount, and one from the mountains, are trying to protect taxpayers from potential raised electric rates
Roots in the Garden Summer Concert Series kicks off May 28 with The Adam Church Band
BOONE — The Roots in the Garden concert series returns to Daniel Boone Native Gardens for its fourth season, with five free outdoor concerts running from May through August.
Rolling into Round 2: Vannoy, Pioneers march past Dudley in playoff baseball opener
BOONE — Barring a potential upset in the later rounds of the state baseball playoffs, Tuesday night’s opening round signaled the final home game for Brett Vannoy and the rest
Wake County board, all Democrats, walks back shadowy move
(The Center Square) – Commissioners in Wake County have paused, for at least 90 days, any action toward approval of Atrium Health’s takeover of WakeMed.
WGI Welcomes Marc Hamel as Transportation Planning Manager
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Marc joins the firm's Transportation Division. RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2026 / Bill Evans, PE, AICP, Transportation Planning Market Leader, proudly announces t...
Boone man notches $200,000 top prize
WATAUGA — A Boone man tried his luck on a digital instant game on Friday and won a $200,000 top prize.
Grandfather Mountain announces Grandfather Glows firefly viewing lottery details
LINVILLE — Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has announced the initial details related to this year’s Grandfather Glows firefly...
Strickler named WCS Principal of the Year
BOONE — Watauga High School and Innovation Academy Principal Scott Strickler is Watauga County Schools’ 2026 Principal of the Year.
Bethel educator named WCS Beginning Teacher of the Year
BETHEL — A fifth-grade educator from Bethel School is the Watauga County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year.
XCF Highlights Importance of Domestic SAF Capacity as Jet Fuel Reaches $4.26 per Gallon Ahead of Planned Ju...
Elevated jet fuel prices reinforce the strategic relevance of domestic, waste-based SAF production