A Johnson County Tennessee deputy was reportedly shot after a chase involving a robbery suspect fleeing from Vilas. The high-speed chase began after an alleged armed robbery at the Vilas QP gas ...

NC/VA— During the week of April 19 to 27, 2025, the Blue Ridge Parkway will host over one-dozen ranger-led programs to celebrate National Park Week and encourage park neighbors and visitors to get out ...

Governor Josh Stein spent his 100th day in office in the same place that he spent his first full day as Governor and many ...

WASHINGTON — Due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Helene, the Internal Revenue Service today further postponed until Sept. 25, 2025, a wide range of tax deadlines for taxpayers throughout North ...

Press Release from Watauga County Emergency Services – Watauga County would like to offer our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and miscommunication regarding traffic congestion along 421 in the ...

In collaboration with the Appalachian Theatre and Mountain Home Music, the official Thursday night kick-off event for the 2025 festival features the second annual Boone's Got Talent showcase after a ...

Emergency personnel from local, state and federal agencies continue to respond to the Bee Rock Branch Fire, which remains active north of Armstrong Creek Road and south of Wild Acres Road in McDowell ...

The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recognized the recipients of their 2025 Communication Excellence Awards during their Staff Leadership Development Conference held ...

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Due to necessary repairs, the Watauga County Transfer Station will be closed on the following dates: Please note: During these closures, NO TRASH/GARBAGE/BRUSH/RECYCLING will be accepted.